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 191-436 What Works in Criminal Justice

Note

Available as 191-336 at 3rd-year level.

This is a methods course.

Credit Points

16.7 3rd and 4th year

Coordinator

Dr K Polk

Prerequisites

191-203 or 191-303 or consent of the coordinator.

Semester

Summer

Contact

This subject will be offered on an intensive basis 9.00am to 5.00pm each day over one week (23 - 27 February 1998)

Subject Description

How effective are criminal justice interventions in changing individual behaviour, reducing opportunities for crime and increasing public safety? The course examines the research evidence about the effectiveness and impacts of selected policies, and methodologies of evaluation. Case studies may include: gun control, regulating drug use, dangerous offenders, controlling organised crime and the effectiveness of punishment.

Assessment

Up to 5000 words of written work at 3rd year level and 6000 words at 4th year level. An examination may be substituted for part of the written work.



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