1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various different justifications for punishing or controlling the behaviour of offenders
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the policy implications of correctional provisions nationally and internationally.
3. Critically evaluate a range of theoretical approaches to correctional policy
4. Critically evaluate the theory and practice of sentencing and penal policy in relation to the concept of justice
5. Critically evaluate the link between penology and social problems How your work will be assessed Your work will be assessed on the extent to which it demonstrates your achievement of the stated learning outcomes for this assignment (see above). This assignment will be marked according to the following criteria: ?
Structure
– introduction, progression of argument, conclusion, length and timing ? Knowledge and understanding of key concepts, debates and policy issues ? Demonstration of understanding and insight in answering questions, ability to facilitate discussion ?
Delivery
– clear and creative use of resources, engagement of audience, audibility, quality of AV material ? Breadth and quality of gathered evidence and research ?
Referencing
– presentation referenced in appropriate detail, accurate referencing throughout, reference list included Presentation instructions
• You are advised to use PowerPoint to help present your work
• You must reference all material used on slides and in notes and provide a reference list Here are a few guidelines to point you in the direction of good sources to use when preparing your presentation. Read the assessment brief and marking criteria carefully before beginning work on your presentation. You should aim to use a range of appropriate sources to produce good academic work. Your presentation should draw from:
• Theoretical debate
• Empirical research
• Policy materials Use newsy sources sparingly and only as an example of the wider point you are making. Avoid L4 text books now you are L6 students in the final semester of your degree. Good sources to help you prepare: 1. Start with the module guide to identify relevant books, journals and websites 1. 2. The relevant chapter or sections of:
• Maguire, Morgan and Reiner, The Oxford Handbook of Criminology (use the latest edition)
• Hobbs and Hamerton, The Making of Criminal Justice Policy 2.
3. Statistics from Office of National Statistics to show a trend over time or the current extent of the problem 3.
4. Policy documents from government departments e.g. Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Department for Education 5. Other sources of policy material – e.g. from Inspection Reports [such as HM Inspectorate of Prisons, HM Inspectorate of Probation] or agencies like the Youth Justice Board, House of Commons Library 4.5. 6. Voluntary organisations that campaign and/or research in your topic area – e.g. MIND, ‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍ National Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders [NACRO], Inquest, St. Giles Trust, Victim Support, Barnardos, DrugWise 6. 7. Organisations that conduct research on policy issues e.g. Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Howard League, Prison Reform Trust and the Bromley Briefings published by the PRT, Think Tanks (see module guide for a list) 7. 8. 8. Academic journals in the areas of Criminology and Social Policy. There are some generic journals (e.g. British Journal of Criminology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Policy and Society), but also some which explore particular areas e.g. Feminist Criminology, Punishment and Society, Probation Journal, Policing and Society 9. See the module guide for a list of good quality journals that are relevant to CJ policy. 10. British Journal of Community Justice 11. British Journal of Criminology 12. Crime and Social Justice 13. Crime Prevention and Community Safety: An International Journal 14. Criminal Justice Matters 15. Criminology and Criminal Justice 16. European Journal of Criminology 17. Feminist Criminology 18. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice 19. International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice 20. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 21. Journal of Youth Studies 22. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy 23. Policing: An Journal of Policy and Practice 24. Probation Journal 25. Punishment and Society 26. Social Policy and Society 27. The Police Journal 28. The Prison Journal
• Ashworth, A & Redmayne, M, (2010) The Criminal Process (4th edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
• Barton, A. and Johns, N. (2013) The Policy Making Process in the Criminal Justice System. Abingdon: Routledge
• Brooks, T (2012) Punishment. Abingdon: Routledge
• Carllson, C. and Sarnecki, J. (2016) An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology. London: Sage
• Cavadino, M. and Dignan, J. (2007) The Penal System: An introduction (4th edition). London: Sage
• Davies, M., Croall, H. and Tyrer, J. (2010) Criminal Justice (4th edition). Harlow: Pearson
• Ellis, T & Savage, S. eds. (2012) Debates in Criminal Justice: Key Themes and Issues. London: Routledge
• Faulkner, D. Burnett, R. and Towl, G. (2011) Where next for criminal justice? Bristol: Policy Press
• Hall, M. (2009) Victims of Crime: Policy and Practice in Criminal Justice. Abingdon: Routledge
• Hobbs, S. and Hamerton, C. (2014) The Making of Criminal Justice Policy. Abingdon: Routledge
• Hopkins-Burke, R. (2012) Criminal Justice Theory: An Introduction. Abingdon: Routledge
• Hucklesby, A. & Wahidin, A. eds. (2010). Criminal Justice. Oxford: Oxford University Press
• Maguire, M. Morgan, R. and Reiner, R. eds. (2012) The Oxford Handbook of Criminology. (5th edition), Oxford: Oxford University Press
• Paterson, C. and Pollack, E. (2011) Policing and Criminology. Exeter: Learning Matters
• Reiner, R. (2010) The Politics of the Police (4th edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
• Williams, B. and Goodman Chong, H. eds. (2009) Victims and Victimisa ‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍ tion: A Reader. Maidenhead: OUP/McGraw-Hill Education