Understand the Impact of Crime

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the impact of crime on victims, survivors and witnesses.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain how crime can impact on those affected by crime including the victim, survivors and witnesses to the crime.

  • 1.2.

    Explain individuals' rights when a crime has taken place.

  • 1.3.

    Explain the importance of recognising the impact on both direct and indirect victims of crime.

2.

Be able to analyse how crime has impacted society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain how criminal activity can impact wider society.

  • 2.2.

    Using a given case, analyse how legislation has been updated following criminal activity.

3.

Be able to identify sources of support for victims of crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Assess relevant support and other services available to support victims of crime in the local area.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate the most appropriate sources of support or advice to meet victims' specific needs.