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Overview

This topic examines how psychological theories and research can contribute to efforts to reduce recidivism and enable rehabilitation. It covers the basic principles of the psychology of criminal behaviour, and how psychology is applied to the classification, treatment, and management of people who commit crime to reduce risk and improve … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to introduce students to:

  • The knowledge base that underpins the psychology of, and psychological engagement with, the criminal justice system
  • The practical application of psychological theories in the criminal justice system (i.e., the assessment and management of people who commit crime)
  • Ethical issues associated with correctional settings
  • Psychological understandings of justice

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply psychological principles to the study of criminal behaviour
2.
Critique how the criminal justice system assesses and manages people convicted of crime
3.
Evaluate approaches to rehabilitation
4.
Develop an ethical approach to working in correctional settings
5.
Describe how social and public policy contexts influence justice practices

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