The meaning of crime
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Learn about the meaning of crime and how society defines it in this free course. Explore the fear generated within communities and the evidence supporting claims about crime rates. Gain insights into the steps leading from a crime to conviction and society’s fascination with crime. Discover examples showcasing the relationship between crime rates and supporting evidence. Expand your knowledge on this intriguing subject.
Tough on the causes of crime’. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a ‘society’, define crime. You will look at the fear that is generated within communities and what evidence is available to support claims that are made about crime rates.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Give a definition of crime (in terms of society)
State the steps and factors that lead from a crime to conviction
Illustrate how society views crime ‘with fear and fascination’
Give examples of the relationship between crime rates and the evidence to support these claims.
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