assessment requires you to critically analyse a real world crime prevention program or policy. You will be asked to select a specific program or policy and apply your knowledge of crime prevention theory in analysing how crime is understood in the program and the theoretical basis for the program or policy. You must select one of the following crime prevention programs: 1. Scared Straight 2. Anti-social behaviour orders (UK) 3. Terrorism and / or organised crime control orders (UK & Australia) 4. Graffiti rapid removal (New York) 5. Mandatory metadata retention (Australia) 6. Comprehensive responses to alcohol related violence (lock outs, drink restrictions, early closing times, for example the ‘Newcastle Solution’) (Australia) Your submission should be structured in six sections (using appropriate subheadings). 1. Introduction: (approximately 100 words) – to your essay and what you will be arguing: o“Thisessayexaminesprogramxxxandargues that it is a strong example of developmental crime prevention, which targets drug use by juveniles.” o“Thisessayexaminesprogramxxxandargues that it is not well placed to target violence towards women through a lack of understanding of the factors which contribute to men’s violent behaviour.” 2. Describe the crime problem being targeted (approximately 450 words): oWhat type of crime is being targeted?oWhat does it include/exclude?oHow is crime understood in the context of this program? Refer to theory. 3. Overview of the crime prevention program or policy (approximately 450 words) oProvideabriefsummaryoftheparticular program oWhat are the main elements of the program? 4. Detail the crime prevention principles and theoretical basisfor the program (approximately 450 words) oIs it primary/secondary/tertiary prevention? oIs it situational/developmental/community/criminal justice?oIs it focused on victims/offenders/community? 5. Analysis of the empirical research and the theoretical approach, given your understanding of the crime (approximately 450 words) oIs it likely to achieve what it sets out to achieve? oWhat is the empirical evidence?oArethemeasuresputinplaceconsistentwith how the crime problem is understood? oWhy/Whynot? 6. Conclusion (approximately 100 words)
1. discuss and analyse contemporary crime prevention theory and techniques 2. apply crime prevention theory in specific contexts, including solving problems and scanning for and conducting research on ways to prevent crime 3. analyse and evaluate crime prevention initiatives adopted in Australia and overseas 4. research and develop methods to evaluate crime prevention projects and factors that impact on the implementation of programs 5. express complex ideas clearly in a professional written or oral format

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