UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI1017 CRIME SCENE TO COURT

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1 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI1017 CRIME SCENE TO COURT B.A. in Criminology (Full time) Lecturers: Venue: SLT DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Introduction to study unit The Forensic Process Crime Scene Management The Role of the Forensic Scientist The Expert witness Aims and objectives, Assessment methods, Reading material/s, Overview of Lecture Programme, Queries Crime scene to court overview, Plan of scientific examinations, Main evidence types, Evidence considerations, Strength of evidence, The legal process to court The role and remit of crime scene management, Determine at what stages CSM fits into an investigation, Awareness of coordination and long term forensic management, The importance of scene assessment, Evaluate the evidential potential of forensic exhibits, Identify what specialists could be used in a forensic investigation, Cost implications of forensic submissions, What is the role of the pathologist? Qualifications, Sources of Evidence, Strength of Evidence, Hierarchy of Propositions How to prepare a witness 1

2 statement, Expectations of an expert, Duties of an expert witness. Court Room Exercise Quality Assurance How is quality defined? Who is responsible for quality? How do we build Quality in Forensic Science? Impact of Quality Failures, a quality system, Quality Assurance Trials, Accreditation Forensic Genetic Evidence Fingerprint Identification Basics of DNA, DNA profiling, Mitochondrial DNA and the Y chromosome in missing persons investigations, mass disasters and paternity testing To understand how fingerprints are developed, the composition of fingermarks, the evidential value of fingerprints, chemical and physical development techniques, latent print analysis Blood Pattern Analysis Historical development of BPA and its context in forensic science, Describe how bloodstain patterns are classified and compare and contrast the mechanisms that produce them, Explain BPA's use in scene reconstruction and the examination of items in the laboratory, Demonstrate how the area of origin of the impact spatter may be determined Marks left at Crime Scenes Key concepts and key facts in forensic marks examination with particular reference to footwear marks (shoe marks), tool marks and manufacturing marks Documents Examination Traces Examination Fibres Handwriting, Signatures, Impressions and Alterations, paper and ink comparisons, printing and copying To understand different marks and traces materials, Forensic traces terminology, Trace evidence principles, paint and glass Definition, Fibre Identification, Fibre Examination, Sources of 2

3 Photography and Lasers in Forensic Casework Computer Forensics and Biometrics Explosives fibres, Types of Contact, Collecting and Preserving the evidence To understand the use of Specialist light sources, Practicalities, Operating methods, Types of results, Evidential value of results Computer fundamentals, computer networks, forensic databases, understanding biometrics, cybercrime Chemistry of Explosives, Characteristics of Explosives, Classes of Explosives Fire and Arson Investigation Introduction to key concepts (theoretical and practical), Overview of the process of fire investigation, arson accelerants Firearms The role of the firearms examiner, classification, comparison, intelligence, examination types Revision Lecture Queries, Assessment Objectives 3

4 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY B.A. in Criminology Lecturers: Venue: FEMA Rm 420 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Introduction to the study unit Criminology: An introduction Aims and objectives Assessment methods Reading material/s Overview of Lecture programme What is crime? Criminology today Criminal Laws The Classical School It is all about choice The neo-classical period The pillars of Classical Criminology The Classical School The French revolution The concept of punishment Correction in Malta The role of prisons in society The Malta Prison The Social Contract Origins Free will and determinism Rational Choice Theory Cesare Beccaria Biography The Academy of Fists On Crimes and Punishment Cesare Beccaria The Criminal Justice System Beccaria: governance, laws & punishment Crime prevention Beccaria s contribution to the Maltese CJS Chapter analysis Implications of Beccaria s 4

5 principles Jeremy Bentham Biography Radicalism Main contributions The Positivist Concepts and principles Criticism of positivism Comte and Lombroso Biographies Contributions Revision Lecture Overview of lectures Queries Preparation for examination 5

6 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM BIOLOGICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF CRIME B.A. in Criminology Lecturers: Venue: GWHB1 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 10 th October 2018 Introduction to study unit Overview of study unit Aims/objectives Lecture programme Method of assessment Review of expectations/ preparation for lectures (review of recommended reading material) 17 th October 2018 The nature-nurture debate: A biological approach to crime Familial and social correlates of crime What is the nature-nurture debate? Factors influencing development Genetics & crime Environmental factors (Minnesota study) Developmental milestones Environmental factors affecting development Contemporary perspectives Family influences (childrearing factors, attachment, parenting styles, self-control, parental conflict, family interaction, criminogenic parents, family size, sibling relationships ) 6

7 24 th October st October th November th November th January 2019 Personal attributes of offenders Understanding the Agecrime curve Gender differences in offending Social & community factors (school/ peer influences, community & neighbourhood influences, the role of the community) Intelligence, attainment & cognitive functioning Self-control and impulsivity Temperament & personality Attitudes, values & beliefs Socio-cognitive & personal skills Variation across different types of crime Issues with the measurement of crime The relationship between age & crime Integrative Models of crime Discrepancies between male and female patterns of crime Issues with measurement of crime Biological links Sociological influences Age-crime association Theoretical frameworks Mental Disorder & crime Prevalence of mental health issues in offenders Mental disorder & risk Defining mental disorder Categories of mental disorder Identification/assessment of mental disorder Exploring the link between mental disorder & crime The role of the Criminal Justice System Treatment of mental health issues Revision session Review of course aims/objectives Review of the assessment procedure Discussion of topics/ questions Overall conclusions 7

8 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM1005 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS B.A. in Criminology (Part time) / B.A in Criminology (Full-Time) Lecturers: Mr Mark Pellicano Venue: TBA DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Introduction to Study unit History of corrections Legal aspects of corrections The sociology of prisons The aims and objectives of imprisonment Brief description Assessments methods Reading material Overview of Lecture programme History of corrections in Malta and abroad National and international laws about corrections International treaties UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Dominant Theoretical Models Mainstream sociological Studies of Prisons and Prison Life Consideration of differing Perspectives Objectives of imprisonment The rehabilitation The Retribution Mr Mark Pellicano Mr Mark Pellicano 8

9 Inmates and special populations Services provided within a prison setting The prison as experiences by inmates The impact of incarceration on the family members of inmates The deterrence The protection of the public Males Females Young Offenders Vulnerable inmates Inmates with mental health challenges Bio-Psychosocial services Educational Spiritual services The Prison Environment The Impact of Victimization Offender Re-Entry Impact on partners Impact on children Impact of parents Alternatives to imprisonment Probation Community work Presentations Assessment Mr Mark Pellicano Presentations Assessment Mr Mark Pellicano TBA Prison visit Mr Mark Pellicano 9

10 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM 1002 INTRODUCTION TO POLICING B.A. in Criminology (Part time) / B.A in Criminology (Full-Time) Lecturers: Venue - TBA DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Introduction of Study Unit Policing and Police Policing and Police Historical Perspectives of Policing Brief overview of Programme Class room rules VLE Communication Method of Assessment Research and class contribution Learning outcomes Student Review Policing in a societal and legal context Understanding consent through practical examples Class room exercise Round up Q&A Student Review Policing in a societal and legal context Understanding consent through practical examples Historical development of Policing and social control Class room exercise and discussion Round up Q&A 10

11 Policing Principles Policing styles and models Policing Styles and Models Policing Styles and Models Introducing Policing by consent Peelian Understanding the different policing styles and their development over time Understanding policing eras Traditional policing Classroom exercise and discussion Round up Q&A Problem oriented policing Community oriented policing Classroom exercise and discussion Round up Q&A Intelligence Led policing Hybrid policing model Classroom exercise and discussion Round up Q&A Issues of Policing Introduction to elements of ethics, consistency, discretion, authority, accountability and fundamental rights Round up Q&A Course overview Overview of learning outcome Student reviews with Q & A Assessment expectations 11

12 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES OF CRIME B.A in Criminology ( ) Full time Lecturer: Mary Grace Vella Venue: STZ DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Sociology & Crime Introduction to Study-Unit Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociological Theory Functionalist Theories of Crime Macro vs Macro Structure vs Action Theory and Policy Introduction to Functionalism Social Disorganisation Theory Urban Ecological Approach Anomie/Strain Theories Functionalist Theories of Crime Functionalist Theories of Critique of Functionalism Crime Policy Implications Conflict Theories of Crime Introduction to Conflict Theories Classical Marxist Theory Conflict Theories of Crime Neo-Marxist Theory Radical/New Criminology Conflict Theories of Crime Critical Criminology Policy Implications Interactionist Theories Introduction to Symbolic Interactionism Social Construction of Crime Interactionist Theories Learning Theory Interactionist Theories Labelling Theory

13 Feminist Theories of Crime The Female Offender Liberal Feminism Radical Feminism Marxist Feminism Post-Modern Feminism New Realism Left Realism Right Realism Revision Lesson Application of Sociological Theories 13