Applications of research into Criminal Psychology
The role of rehabilitation in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour; and increasing pro-social behaviour including restorative justice and the use of positive role models.
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The effects of punishment and deterrents in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour; including the use of prisons, community sentences and fines.
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YOUR MASTERY TASK:
In recognition of the growing crime rate amongst younger citizens in your town, you have been asked to lead a youth task force that aims to reduce criminal/anti-social behaviour in your community. Firstly, you need to educate your community about the changing nature of punishment.
You are to create a leaflet, write a community letter, create a presentation or write the script for a speech that includes the following:
1. An explanation of the effects of punishment & deterrents in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour including
- prisons & their effects
- fines & their effects
- community sentences & their effects
2. An explanation of the role of rehabilitation in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour & increasing pro-social behaviour including
- the process of restorative justice with examples
- the use of positive role models
3. Your argument about what you feel would be the best way to reduce criminal/anti-social behaviour in your community (with reasons why).
In recognition of the growing crime rate amongst younger citizens in your town, you have been asked to lead a youth task force that aims to reduce criminal/anti-social behaviour in your community. Firstly, you need to educate your community about the changing nature of punishment.
You are to create a leaflet, write a community letter, create a presentation or write the script for a speech that includes the following:
1. An explanation of the effects of punishment & deterrents in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour including
- prisons & their effects
- fines & their effects
- community sentences & their effects
2. An explanation of the role of rehabilitation in reducing criminal/anti-social behaviour & increasing pro-social behaviour including
- the process of restorative justice with examples
- the use of positive role models
3. Your argument about what you feel would be the best way to reduce criminal/anti-social behaviour in your community (with reasons why).