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Course Description
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Course Name
Criminal Justice and Domestic Violence
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Criminology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Tutor(s): Dr Aisha Gill (module convener)
Assessment: essay (2000 words) [50%], exam [50%]
Prerequisite(s): compulsory HE1 set in Social SciencesThis principal aim of this module is to look at recent developments in criminological theory and practice in the criminal justice system in relation to domestic violence. The module aims to give students a firm understanding of the complexity of debates on domestic violence, crime control, and crime prevention; and to develop students' skills in the cross national comparative analysis of crime and criminal justice. In addition, problem, solving, debate, critical analysis and writing concise evidence based reports will form part of the skills development.
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