Understanding Young People, Law and Order

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/505/8912
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand why young people become involved in crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe possible reasons why young people become involved in crime.
2

Understand the consequences of crime on different people.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the consequences of two given crimes for:
    a) the victim
    b) the offender
    c) others.
3

Know about the Criminal/Youth Justice System.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the stages of the Criminal/Youth Justice System from reporting through to sentencing.
  • 3.2
    Describe the role of the people involved at each stage.
4

Know about custodial and alternative forms of sentences.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Assess the benefits and drawbacks of custodial sentences.
  • 4.2
    Describe the advantages and disadvantages of two alternative forms of sentencing.
5

Understand the roles of local agencies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe how local agencies work together to provide support for young offenders and their victims.