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Level 1: Dealing with Offending Behaviour
Introduction
Evaluate the key principles of prevention, intervention and rehabilitation and develop an understanding of those options available throughout the criminal justice system, for dealing with offenders. Analyse the role played by criminal justice agencies in dealing with offenders after sentencing, such as probation, Integrated Offender Management and Youth Offending Teams.
Module Description
This module aims to:
- Develop an understanding of those options available, throughout the criminal justice system, for dealing with offenders
- Evaluate the effectiveness of these options
- Identify and assess how persistent offenders are managed
- Examine the effectiveness of those agencies who deal with offenders after conviction
- Consider how social control is exercised
Module Content
- Prevention, Intervention and Rehabilitation
- Exercise of Power
- Aspects of Current Sentencing Policy
- Tagging and Related Matters
- Youth Offending Team (YOTs)
- Probation
- Custodial Sentencing
- Managing Persistent Offenders
- Asset Seizures
- Social Control
