School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCrime Prevention and Community SafetyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400299.4
Discipline: CRIMINOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1.
About this Unit
Crime control has been described as a reactive, time-limited strategy targeting offenders, the domain of few criminal justice agencies. Crime prevention is a longer-term strategy directed to changing conditions and eliminating opportunities which contribute to crime. Crime prevention is the responsibility of all agencies, organisations, communities and individuals. This unit considers the theories, models and strategies for the prevention of crime as an alternative to prosecutorial policing. The unit also explores the concept and steps necessay in the planning of crime prevention programs.