Course Details
Country:
Australia
Institution:
Griffith University - Gold Coast campus
Course Title:
Environmental Criminology
Course Number:
3001CCJ
Course Description:
This course offers a focused exploration into the realm of environmental criminology, a branch of criminology that examines the role of the immediate physical environment in influencing the potential for criminal activity. Environmental criminology operates on the principle that the environment can shape, facilitate, or hinder criminal behaviour, thus playing a crucial role in understanding and preventing crime. Unlike traditional schools of criminology that may concentrate on the sociological or psychological aspects of criminal behaviour, environmental criminology places a significant emphasis on the spatial and temporal distribution of criminal events in relation to the environment. It provides a practical approach to these ends, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively address and mitigate crime through environmental strategies. By understanding the intricate relationship between the environment and criminal behaviour, students will gain valuable insights applicable to real-world scenarios in crime prevention and policy formulation.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CRIM 485, CRIM 320
Course URL:
https://courseprofile.secure.griffith.edu.au/student_section_loader.php?section=1&profileId=138749
Attachment Files:
Environmental Criminology 3001CCJ.pdf
