Crime Prevention

General Information

Students will be introduced to the international sub-field of crime prevention (or crime reduction) which differs significantly from crime control even though the terms are often used interchangeably. Students will be able to discern that prevention comprises opportunity reducing measures that (1) are directed at highly specific forms of crime, (2) involve the management, design or manipulation of the immediate environment in as systematic and permanent way as possible, (3) make crime more difficult and risky, or less rewarding and excusable as judged by a wide range of offenders (Clarke 1997, 4). Students will be able to differentiate between the four main approaches to crime prevention that have developed on the global stage, especially from the UK, USA, The Netherlands and Australia. They comprise: situational, developmental, community/social and CPTED. Students will discover the analytical approach, sets of techniques and practical applications of these forms of crime prevention. They will engage in analysis of discrete situations, environments or crime types such as graffiti on public transport, car theft in shopping centres, or assaults near nightclubs. Students are to examine a range of international empirical evaluations of crime prevention measures through the use of research studies and will have the opportunity to engage in practical crime prevention exercises.

  • Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
    Subject code: CRIM12-208
    Subject title: Crime Prevention
    Subject level: Undergraduate
    Semester/Year: May 2018
    Credit points: 10.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Standard
    Workload items:
    • Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
    • Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
    Attendance and learning activities:
  • Prescribed resources:

    Books

    • Sutton, A., A. Cherney and R. White (2014). Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices. 2nd, Melbourne Cambridge University Press
    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
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Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
Subject code: CRIM12-208
Subject title: Crime Prevention
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: May 2018
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Students will be able to identify the key differences between crime prevention and crime control.
  2. Students will be able to critically appraise the various 'schools' or approaches within the field of crime prevention and to delineate the specific techniques adopted within each one.
  3. Students will be able to evaluate the empirical research on crime prevention initiatives both in Australia and internationally.
  4. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the theory and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    *Seminar Presentation This is an individual 10 minute presentation about a crime problem in your local area and the crime prevention strategy you would propose to address it. Powerpoint presentations can be used but a key element is to be able to describe the problem and your solution within the short time-frame, and to engage your audience. 10% Week 3 1,2,4
    *In-Class Quiz - Individual A series of three multiple-choice and short answer examination will be held in-class in Weeks 5, 8 and 11 and will test the material discussed in lectures and tutorials and from the textbook readings. They are worth 10%, 10%, and then 20% for the final test. 40% Week 5 1,2,3,4
    Essay Word length is 2,000 and the paper is due to be submitted electronically via SafeAssign in Week 10. It should demonstrate your understanding of the topic by use of the literature gleaned from your library research and contain analysis or discussion of selected aspects of the topic. The essay question will be selected from a list available on iLearn, but essentially focuses on one of the major crime prevention techniques or on a selected crime problem (gun use, auto theft, shoplifting, etc) to which crime prevention approaches could be applied. 40% Week 10 1,2,3,4
    Discussion Attendance and participation is required for all class sessions where students will be asked to lead discussion based on questions directed at the weekly readings, take part in blended learning exercises in class and online, and conduct independent research on a crime prevention topic. 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,4
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
*Seminar Presentation This is an individual 10 minute presentation about a crime problem in your local area and the crime prevention strategy you would propose to address it. Powerpoint presentations can be used but a key element is to be able to describe the problem and your solution within the short time-frame, and to engage your audience. 10% Week 3 1,2,4
*In-Class Quiz - Individual A series of three multiple-choice and short answer examination will be held in-class in Weeks 5, 8 and 11 and will test the material discussed in lectures and tutorials and from the textbook readings. They are worth 10%, 10%, and then 20% for the final test. 40% Week 5 1,2,3,4
Essay Word length is 2,000 and the paper is due to be submitted electronically via SafeAssign in Week 10. It should demonstrate your understanding of the topic by use of the literature gleaned from your library research and contain analysis or discussion of selected aspects of the topic. The essay question will be selected from a list available on iLearn, but essentially focuses on one of the major crime prevention techniques or on a selected crime problem (gun use, auto theft, shoplifting, etc) to which crime prevention approaches could be applied. 40% Week 10 1,2,3,4
Discussion Attendance and participation is required for all class sessions where students will be asked to lead discussion based on questions directed at the weekly readings, take part in blended learning exercises in class and online, and conduct independent research on a crime prevention topic. 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,4
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.

Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.

Additional subject information

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Approved on: Mar 19, 2018. Edition: 2.3
Last updated: Oct 10, 2022
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