UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI3008 SENTENCING, PENAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IN CORRECTIONS B.A. in Criminology 2016-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Venue: GWHB2 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 08.10.2018 Introduction to Study unit Penal policy Understanding prisons 15.10.2018 Penal policy Regulations 22.10.2018 Penal policy Criminological policing 29.10.2018 Management Correctional organization as a system 05.11.2018 Management Functions of professionals within a prison system 12.11.2018 Management functions of correctional management Brief description Assessments methods Reading material Overview of Lecture programme Overview of the prison concept Laws Regulations Principles Treaties Policy Field Legal Field Empirical Research Organisational strategy Authority structures Civil servants Disciplinary forces Social Workers Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Family Therapists Doctors, nurses Teachers Planning Organising Directing Coordinating 1
19.11.2018 Sentence policing Implementing policies into the system 26.11.2018 Sentencing policy Resettlement of prison inmates through sentencing 03.12.2018 Specialised areas in corrections 10.12.2018 Specialised areas in corrections (Cont) 17.12.2018 Initiatives taken by various prison administrators 07.01.2019 Initiatives taken by various prison administrators (Cont) Controlling Objectives of Prisons Prison Regimes European Prison Rules United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Employment Housing Education Health Restorative Justice Male and female prisoners Young offenders Inmates with mental health challenges Vulnerable groups among inmates Europe America Australia Asia Africa 2
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI3002 POLICE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT B.A. in Criminology 2016-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Venue: LC119 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER Police in a societal context 15.10.2018 Introduction to police management Introduction Study unit overview The police role in society The Malta Police Force: History and evolution Definition of management Development of management theory Management in police organisations The Process of Management Managerial roles Managers and their environments Managerial behaviour and effectiveness 22.10.2018 Police planning Planning defined The elements of planning Importance of planning The planning process Types of plans Community policing: The SARA process Resistance to formal planning 29.10.2018 Police organizational structure The organising function: Organisation characteristics Organisation design Organisational complexity 3
Organisational control Organisational approaches in contemporary policing 05.11.2018 Managing police culture Defining culture Organisational culture Culture and change Police culture Characteristics of police culture Changes in police culture Police culture in Malta 12.11.2018 Police leadership Defining leadership Differences between leadership and management Leadership attributes Theories of leadership and their application to police organisations Transformational-Transactional leadership 19.11.2018 Human resources management in police organisations 26.11.2018 Managing motivation within police organisations 03.12.2018 Communication within police organisations 10.12.2018 Power and compliance within police organisations Leadership styles Human Resource Management defined Human resources within the police: The major asset and cost Planning and recruitment Screening and selection Training and development Turnover and retention Police stress and burnout Stress management Defining motivation Theories of motivation and their application to police organisations Management strategies for increasing motivation Communication defined The importance of communication Types of communication The process of communication Communication networks The Johari window Effective communication Obstacles to communication Power and compliance Power and related constructs Perspectives on power and compliance Sources and effects of power in 4
17.12.2018 Police strategic management 07.01.2019 Police strategic management (Cont) 14.01.2019 Managing police organisations in the 21 st Century 21.01.2019 Police leadership and management: Salient Concepts organisations Followership power The use of power The effectiveness of power Strategic management defined The strategic management process Developing a strategic vision and mission Setting objectives Crafting a strategy Implementing and executing the strategy Evaluating performance and initiating corrective actions Overview of Police Strategic Management Part I Factors that shape an organisation s strategy The benefits of a strategic approach to management Strategic management in the Malta Police Force Analysing a police strategic plan Adaptable police organisations Core challenges Preparing police organisations for the future Managing 21st century police performance Transformation strategy for the Malta Police Force Revision 5
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRM3008 ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME AND BIODIVERSITY B.A. in Criminology 2016-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Dr Ian Borg Venue: DGZ108 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 1/10/2018 Introductory Lecture General Overview of Subject Matter Method of Assessment Literature & Case Law Outline of Lecture Programme 8/10/2018 The Concepts of Environmental Crime & Biodiversity 15/10/2018 The Policy Framework regulating Environment and Biodiversity 22/10/2018 The Legal Framework regulating Environment and Biodiversity Defining Environmental Crime & Biodiversity The distinction between Civil Liability & Criminal Liability in Environmental Matters Environmental Liability implemented in our legal and policy framework What is a Policy Document? Principal Policy Plan & Subsidiary Policies: an Overview Identifying Environmental Safeguards in Plans & Policies Enforcing Environmental Policies by Law The Principal Legal Acts Specific Legal provisions aimed at safeguarding the environment Operation of the Law A tool against Environmental Crime 29/10/2018 Interplay between The Competent State Authority 6
Environmental Law & Policy: The Policy Making Process 05/11/2018 The Regulatory Framework at an EU level 6/11/2018 The Regulatory Framework at an International Level 12/11/2018 Interplay between Environmental Law & Policy: The Permitting Process 19/11/2018 Interplay between Environmental Law & Policy: The Permitting Process (Cont) 26/11/2018 Interplay between Environmental Law & Policy: The Enforcement Process 03/12/2018 Interplay between Environmental Law & Policy: The Enforcement Process The Functions of the Competent Authority The Competent Authority s specific role in the Environmental Policy making process The EU s role in Environmental Protection Environmental Regulations & Directives: an overview Implementation of the EU s regulatory framework on a local level Malta s International Obligations in Environmental matters Principal International Conventions to which Malta is a signatory Implementation of International Conventions on a local level The practical application of environmental policies in the permitting process The legal procedure regulating the permitting process The Role of the Competent Authority in safeguarding the Environment through the permitting process Scrutinizing permitting decisions of the competent authority through appeal The functions of the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal The functions of the Court of Appeal Offences against the environment Legal provisions regulating criminal against offenders Case-Law Breaches of Environmental Law Legal provisions regulating Administrative Enforcement Procedures Visiting Lecturer Visiting Lecturer Dr Ian Borg 7
(continued) 10/12/2018 Review of Enforcement decisions 17/12/2018 Enforcing Environmental Law and Policy: applying theory into practical terms Case-Law Scrutinizing enforcement decisions of the competent authority through appeal The Functions of the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal The functions of the Court of Appeal Discussing the pros and cons of criminal prosecution Discussing the pros and cons of administrative enforcement Reference to actual cases from local jurisprudence Dr Ian Borg 7/1/2019 Environmental Law and Policy put into practice the regulatory framework & the role of stake-holders Is the Environment adequately safeguarded by the current regulatory framework?? Is the current regulatory framework an effective deterrent against environmental offences? Are the competent authorities endowed with the proper legal tools to fight environmental crime? What can we learn from settled case-law? The importance of stake-holder participation in the State s fight against Environmental Crime 14/1/2019 Revision Lecture Outline of Key topics discussed Guidance on assessment objectives Questions from students Conclusion 8
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI3005 CRIME MAPPING AND SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES B.A. in Criminology 216-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Prof Saviour Formosa/ Dr Gianmarco Venue: GWHC DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 02.10.2018 Introduction Aims and objectives; Assessment methods; Reading materials; Lecture programme overview 09.10.2018 Crime and space The geography of crime; Crime and neighbourhood characteristics; Theories on crime patterns 16.10.2018 Crime and Geographic Information Systems 23.10.2018 Models for spatial data representation Introduction to GIS; How GIS works: overview; Spatial objects; Models for spatial data: introduction The vector model; The raster model; Pros and cons; Choice of a model; Review of case studies; Overview of practical GIS 30.10.2018 Data acquisition Feeding data into GIS; Projections and coordinate systems; Georeferencing; GPS; Prof Saviour Formosa Prof Saviour Formosa Dr Gianmarco Dr Gianmarco Dr Gianmarco 9
Geocoding; Sources of crime-related spatial data 06.11.2018 Handling vector data Appending attributes to spatial features; Procedures for features selection; Buffering features; Proximity; Contiguity; Intersection; Overview of practical GIS 13.11.2018 Handling raster data Raster data manipulation in GIS; Principles of map algebra; Focal and zonal statistics; Overview of practical GIS 20.11.2018 Basics of crime mapping Introduction to crime mapping; What do I intend to show? What s my map s ultimate goal? Scale of analysis/representation; Abstraction vs. reality: costs and benefits; Mapping as art and science 27.11.2018 Using simpler visualisations 04.12.2018 Using more advanced visualisations Point-based maps; Polygon-based maps; Graduated maps; Choropleth maps; Review of case studies; Overview of practical GIS Gridded thematic maps; Bivariate choropleth maps; 3D maps; Review of case studies; Overview of practical GIS 11.12.2018 Hotspots identification Density maps; Correlation maps; Hot-Cold spots maps; Cluster-based maps; Review of case studies; Dr Gianmarco Dr Gianmarco Dr Gianmarco Prof Saviour Formosa/ Dr Gianmarco Prof Saviour Formosa/ Dr Gianmarco Dr Gianmarco 10
Overview of practical GIS 18.12.2018 Building effective maps Data preparation; Handling layers in GIS; Layout settings; Overview of practical GIS 08.01.2019 Share your map Web mapping: overview; Free open-source facilities; Practical web mapping 15.01.2019 Revision Course overview; Queries from students; Assessment objectives; Conclusion Dr Gianmarco Prof Saviour Formosa/ Dr Gianmarco Prof Saviour Formosa/ Dr Gianmarco 11
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI3003 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE COURTROOM B.A. in Criminology 2016-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Venue: GWHC DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 03/10/2018 Introduction and Overview 10/10/2018 Psychology and Court Part 1 17/10/2018 Psychology and Court Part 2 24/10/2018 Being an expert witness in court An overview of the main topics shall be provided: Psychological testing and forensic assessment The role of the expert witness Psychology and police investigations, interviews and witnesses of fact Psychology and judicial process Focus on the role of the expert witness in court Exploration of the main techniques used in psychological testing Discussion of biases and errors involved in this process This lecture shall focus on the medico-legal concepts such as fitness to plead, competence to stand trial, insanity plea, personality disorders, and aspects of risk and dangerousness Brief description of the Maltese court system is provided A number of anonymised case 12
studies shall be discussed during the lecture 31/10/2018 Psychology and the Introduction to the role of the police police in Maltese criminal justice system; investigators and prosecutors The potential bias and risk of false confessions due to the duality of role and focus on confessions during interrogations 07/11/2018 Interviewing Description and analysis of the cooperative and cognitive interview uncooperative witnesses Comparison between the Reid of crime method and conversation management when interviewing suspects The potential bias involved in this aspect of the investigation 14/11/2018 Detecting Deception Exploration of the scientific evidence in relation to detecting deception during interviews Exploration of reasons why suspects and witnesses might be motivated to deceive investigators and court 21/11/2018 Memory and Eyewitness testimony 28/11/2018 Interviewing children and potential vulnerable populations 05/12/2018 Scientific jury selection and potential biases Exploration of the Turnbull Ruling (UK) and the studies relating to human memory Exploration of how human memory might effect the account provided by the eyewitness Case study focusing on the Lockerbie Bombing is also discussed to highlight potential errors related to memory Identification of potential vulnerable populations eg. Children and victims of crime and their role in the court process Exploration of interview protocols that can be used to limit potential bias and secondary victimisation Exploration of the role of psychology in the aspect of jury selection Discussion of the main biases involved in the decision making process that might effect jurors, 13
magistrates and judges and how these can effect the outcome of sentencing 12/12/2018 Student Presentations Course is assessed in part through a presentation 19/12/2018 Student Presentations Course is assessed in part through a presentation 09/10/2019 Revision Lecture Lecture intended to cover the salient points discussed during the lectures Feedback on the presentations delivered by the students is also provided 14
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY LECTURE PROGRAMME CRI3004 WHITE COLLAR CRIMES B.A. in Criminology 216-2019 (Full time) Lecturers: Venue: GWHD1 DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION LECTURER 02.10.2018 Introduction to White collar crime 09.10.2018 White collar crime Theoretical explanations To introduce the subject of white collar crime Define the crime Understanding the different categories of criminality linked to WCC Measuring and costing WCC Responding to WCC Discuss Assessment Methodology Culture and white collar crime Learning theorists Strain theorists Social theorists Organisational and organised crime Opportunity theories Case studies 16.10.2018 Fraud Historical fraud Types of fraud Defining fraud elements of fraud Profile of a fraudster 23.10.2018 Fraud (Cont) 30.10.2018 Anti-Money Laundering Through these sessions, participants will acquire a better understanding of how money is 15
laundered by criminals. A behavioural understanding will be supported by a brief of legal frameworks and agency profiles that describes efforts against money laundering. 06.11.2018 Anti-Money Laundering (Cont) 13.11.2018 The Role of investigative agencies 20.11.2018 Financial crime related to the egaming industry Important concepts, such as know your customer (KYC), customer due diligence, risk assessment, behavioural and transaction red flags, and investigating and reporting suspicious activities will be discussed. Discussion will focus on how law enforcement agencies, such as the MPF, FIAU and MFSA deal with financial crime. egaming is a thriving industry that attracts criminal attention. Through this session we will discuss the various crimes related to this industry. 27.11.2018 Financial investigations Pre-requisite considerations and core issues Basic terminology Financial profiling Financial transactions Information sources 04.12.2018 Use of OSINT for investigative purposes Introduction to OSINT Use of OSING for investigative purposes OSINT tools Case studies 11.12.2018 Use of OSINT for investigative purposes (Cont) 18.12.2018 Cryptocurrencies Definition of cryptocurrencies Use of cryptocurrencies for financial transactions & Poss. Industry representatives. & Poss. Industry representatives. & Poss. Industry representatives. 16
Potential use of cryptocurrencies for criminal purposes 08.01.2019 Student Presentations 15.01.2019 Student Presentations 17