Learning about crime and morality,the moral element to criminal acts, how people view crime differently. Worksheet to help students discuss the basis of morals, how morals have changed over time, examining the topic from the perspective of different crimes.

Why do we need laws? What would happen if we did not have laws in society? Laws for protection of society. Laws to control society.

The pros and cons of crime reporting in the media. Examination of the various types of media. The differences between tabloids and broadsheets.

Social distribution of crime. Risk of crime. Crime surveys/ Official crime statistics - problems

The resource discusses various criminological theories and the exercise will help students to think about whether or not they agree with each of the theories by coming up with examples of situations that can back up their reasoning. Definitions of the criminological theories is provided and there is and exercise for students to complete either individually or for discussion in small groups. It provides an overview of the criminological theories which can be expanded to include more indepth lessons on each of the theories.

Exercise discussing why people commit crime - psychological, social and environmental reasons for committing crime. Looking at counter arguments.

Exercises looking at why some places may be more crime prone than others and discussing some solutions that my reduce crime.