ASSESSMENT Coursework Assessment Details and Instructions - Term 2 Module Code: Module Title: Applied Criminology & Professional Practice CR5002 Percentage contribution to overall Module Mark: 100% Word Length: 2,000 words DEADLINE DATE: To be submitted NO LATER THAN 3.00pm on Tuesday 7th May 2019 Turnitin Information: Submit within website for the module on Moodle This piece of coursework will be assessed by reference to the following criteria: 1. Describe how criminological theory and research is applied in professional settings. 2. Understand the major professional roles for criminology and criminal justice graduates in the UK. 3. Identify and understand the organisations and associations most directly associated with criminology in the UK and the requirements for entry and membership (e.g. the British Society of Criminology) This coursework assessment is designed to allow students to show how the following learning outcomes have been achieved: Knowledge: Thinking skills: Subject-based practical skills: Skills for life and work (general skills INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS: PLEASE NOTE: Assessments MUST be properly referenced and MUST include a bibliography. Adequacy of referencing will form part of the marking criteria. ANSWER EACH QUESTION (typed response underneath questions 1 to 4) NOTE: Questions 1 and 3 are worth 70 per cent of the total marks. Therefore ensure that you answer these two questions adequately and provide relevant/key academic references.
ASSESSMENT TASK: A 2,000-word research report examining the processes involved with regards to the criminalisation of social problems. From the list below choose one social problem: a) extreme vegan activists b) county lines drug gangs c) far-right extremist groups d) eco-terrorism e) online threats, stalking and cyberbullying AND 1. Explain why you think it has historically or more recently been redefined as a crime problem - e.g. discuss media, political and other influences. [35%] 2. Outline the relevant legislation and policy emphasis that helped transform your chosen social problem into a law and order issue. [15%] 3. Examine the way in which your chosen social problem after being transformed into a crime issue has historically or more recently been practically enforced by: criminal justice agency - police [35%] 4. Examine how the 'offender management' issues of risk and danger (associated with your chosen social problem after being transformed into a crime issue) have historically or more recently been managed in professional practice settings by: a) criminal justice agencies and partner agencies - youth offending / justice [15%] OR b) criminal justice agencies and partner agencies - offender management [15%]
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