There are multiple strategies that are implemented by individuals, communities, institutions, and agencies that are designed to target the individual, social, and environmental causes of crime. The prevention of crime is multifaceted and involves theory, scientific evidence, the application of an appropriate framework, intervention, and evaluation. Developing a holistic understanding of crime prevention approaches, including theoretical underpinnings and rationale, is vital in determining the most appropriate and effective prevention strategies. This course will give students an in-depth understanding of crime prevention strategies. This course will investigate six key crime prevention theories; enforcement, situational crime prevention, developmental crime prevention, individual crime prevention, community crime prevention, and economic disruption. Students will be expected to demonstrate critical knowledge of the process of crime prevention, the theoretical frameworks, the application of interventions, and the evaluation of interventions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories of crime prevention;
- explain the key issues in determining the most appropriate and effective crime prevention strategies;
- use theory and the scientific method to critically evaluate crime prevention approaches; and
- analyse the complex role of crime prevention initiatives both within and outside the criminal justice system.
Indicative Assessment
- Group Presentation - in-class presentation for 20 minutes (5 minutes per student) (20) [LO 1,2]
- Online Participation - 1000 words - 500 words for case presentation (10%) and 500 words for critical assessment (10%) (20) [LO 2,3,4]
- Written Assessment - 3000 words (35) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Exam - held in the final examination period (25) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
130 hours of total learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: delivered either as a three hour weekly workshop or a three hour weekly combination of lecture and tutorial or 36 hours of workshops taught intensively
b) 94 hours of independent learning
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Lawrence W. Sherman; David P. Farrington; Brandon C. Welsh; Doris L. MacKenzie (2006). Evidence-Based Crime Prevention. (Revised Ed.) Taylor & Francis
Adam Sutton; Adrian Cherney; Rob White; and Garner Clancey (2021). Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices (3rd Ed.) Cambridge
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $3960 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5100 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1601 | 30 Jan 2023 | 03 Feb 2023 | 03 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | In-Person and Online | View |
