SS7171 - Crime, Risk and Early Intervention (2022/23)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2022/23 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Crime, Risk and Early Intervention | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2022/23(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The module explores the factors among children and young people, which are identified, through research, as being associated with future offending. The module starts by looking at the research and theoretical issues underpinning ‘risk factors’ and then moves on to look at early intervention programmes which have aim to target children who are identified as at risk, and how they might prevent future offending. Students are encouraged to consider critically the theory, ethics, and impact of these interventions
Syllabus
The module begins by situating early interventions targeted at young, people, children and families within a broader ‘crime prevention approach’.
It then considers the range of risk factors associated with risk of future offending, including childhood experiences, parental support and the social environment.
The module moves on to look at governmental and non-governmental interventions which have aimed to address risk factors. In doing so the principles of effectiveness and the impact of interventions are considered.
Learning Outcomes LO 1 - 4
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Each week, this module will be delivered through two - three hour workshops featuring lectures, student presentations and seminar discussion. These aim to introduce the main themes. Students are expected to develop their thinking through further study. This must include academic reading.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
1. Explain the types of childhood experiences associated with risk of offending
2. Explain the social environmental factors which affect risk
3. Critically evaluate the evidence on ‘what works’ in early intervention
4. Analyse early intervention and public protection policies drawing on theory and research on risk
Assessment strategy
Assessment consists of a presentation, worth 50% of the module mark, and an essay, also worth 50%.
The essay is 2500 words, and will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2. This is due in week 8.
The presentation will assess learning outcome 3 and 4. This will involve presenting an overview of an early intervention project including its rationale, practical detail and evidence of effectiveness. This is due in week 14