QUESTION 1
What do criminologists mean by conservative, liberal and radical approaches to crime prevention? To illustrate your response, provide an example of a crime prevention strategy based on each approach.
QUESTION 2
Describe
1/ three steps in a legal response to victims of Domestic
Violence; and
2/ a response to Domestic Violence that does not involve law
enforcement.
QUESTION 3
Identify a current human rights violation committed by an Australian government (federal, state or territory). Include which right/s and whose rights/s are being violated by the state.
QUESTION 4
What is the difference between social policy and crime policy? Apply social security (eg age pension, unemployment benefit) to illustrate your answer.
Part 2
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer TWO (2) of the following questions.
• Draw on content and critical thinking skills from across the course. You must include facts, evidence, and argument in these answers.
• Word count: maximum 800 words per question.
Q1
Discuss the exercise of discretion in terms of targeted policing and judicial independence in Australia, NSW.
Q2
Outline reasons to raise the age of criminal culpability and alternatives to incarcerating children in Australia
