191-421 Contemporary Crime Prevention

37.5 points of second/third year criminology subjects for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in criminology.

This subject provides summaries and critical perspectives on crime prevention philosophies and techniques, and analyses current developments in Victoria, other parts of Australia and overseas. Specific topics covered include concepts of crime prevention; situational crime prevention; crime prevention through environmental design; Australian and international experience; social crime prevention; crime prevention and public housing; preventing violence; and crime prevention and the business sector. The subject has a strong policy emphasis with students required to identify and critically assess at least one major Australian crime prevention initiative.

• have highly developed cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills;

• have an advanced understanding of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing and orally;

• have sophisticated awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications;

• have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.

An essay of 2000 words 50% (due during semester) and a second essay of 2000 words 50% (due at the end of semester). Fourth year students will undertake essays of 2500 words both 50%.

• P O'Malley & A Sutton, Crime Prevention in Australia: Issues in Policy and Research. The Federation Press 1997.