General Information
This subject is an introduction 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. You will 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.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: CRIM71-208 Subject title: Prevention and Public Safety Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: May 2024 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Forum: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Forum
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Personal study hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Adam Sutton, Adrian Cherney, Rob White, Garner Clancey (2021). Crime Prevention. 3rd, Cambridge University Press 244
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Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to studentsā Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | CRIM71-208 |
| Subject title: | Prevention and Public Safety |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2024 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to studentsā Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| 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 studentsā lack of prior knowledge.
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Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
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.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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 studentsā 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.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Computer-Aided Examination (Closed) This computer-aided, closed-book examination is designed to assess your comprehensive understanding of crime prevention theories, strategies, and their application in real-world scenarios. The exam will evaluate your critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, and your capacity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical crime prevention contexts. 40.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3 Project PlanĀ§ The Project Plan is the preliminary phase where groups identify and justify the selection of a specific crime issue to address. This document should outline the proposed crime prevention project's objectives, scope, and significance. 20.00% Week 5 1,2,3 Project ReportĀ§ Building on the Project Plan, the Final Project Proposal is a comprehensive document that elaborates on the proposed crime prevention strategy. This proposal should include a detailed plan of action, implementation strategies, evaluation methods, and potential challenges and solutions. 40.00% Week 12 1,2,3 - Ā§ Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * 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.
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Assessment criteria
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 |
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| Computer-Aided Examination (Closed) | This computer-aided, closed-book examination is designed to assess your comprehensive understanding of crime prevention theories, strategies, and their application in real-world scenarios. The exam will evaluate your critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, and your capacity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical crime prevention contexts. | 40.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3 |
| Project PlanĀ§ | The Project Plan is the preliminary phase where groups identify and justify the selection of a specific crime issue to address. This document should outline the proposed crime prevention project's objectives, scope, and significance. | 20.00% | Week 5 | 1,2,3 |
| Project ReportĀ§ | Building on the Project Plan, the Final Project Proposal is a comprehensive document that elaborates on the proposed crime prevention strategy. This proposal should include a detailed plan of action, implementation strategies, evaluation methods, and potential challenges and solutions. | 40.00% | Week 12 | 1,2,3 |
- Ā§ Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * 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. |
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| 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.
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 student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
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Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the studentās capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Introduction and Overview
Outline of subject and assessment.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
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Theoretical Background
Theoretical approaches.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Key Frameworks and Methods
Problem-solving techniques and classifications.
SLOs included
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Community Crime Prevention
Social approaches.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Developmental Crime Prevention
Developmental approaches and research.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Situational Crime Prevention
Situational approaches and research.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Environmental approaches to crime prevention and research.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Evaluating Crime Prevention
Types of evaluations.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Research and Policy
International comparisons.
SLOs included
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Preventing Violence
Empirical Evidence.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
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Preventing Terrorism and Environmental Crime
Counter-terrorism and ecological prevention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.
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Future of Prevention
Emerging issues and critical appraisal.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising the schools or approaches within the field of crime prevention and delineate the specific techniques adopted by each.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in critically evaluating the empirical research on crime prevention initiativesĀ both inĀ Australia and internationally.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of the theory, concepts, evidence and practice of crime prevention to specific crime scenarios/cases.