Crime and Society

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/506/3345
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the impact of criminal behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the impact of crime on different types of victim (e.g. individual, groups, businesses).
  • 1.2
    Describe the impact of criminal behaviour on wider society, including the financial implications.
2

Know about victim support.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the role of public services in assisting and supporting different victims.
3

Know about crime reduction.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the role of different organisations in working to reduce crime, including partnership-working between agencies.
4

Know about the methods used to report and record crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outlien the crime-reporting process as set out in the national crime reporting standards.
  • 4.2
    Describe the crime recording process, including the role of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
  • 4.3
    Outline the key purposes of the National Intelligence model.
5

Know about the management of offenders.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe the different penalties, sanctions and sentences that an offender might receive.
  • 5.2
    Describe the role of key bodies involved in offender management.