crimes committed by people above the age of criminal responsibility, but under the age of 18

the different ways we share and receive information on a large scale; this includes things like television, radio, newspapers and the internet

a strong effect or influence something has on a person, group or situation

Is the media representing the reality of youth crime?

Citizenship

What is a crime?

What reasons are behind criminal behaviour?

What is the role of the police in dealing with crime?

What can communities do to help prevent crime?

What does a successful crime prevention strategy look like?

Pupils consider what crime is, what causes criminal behaviour and how communities can help prevent crime. They also explore whether youth crime is really as serious as the media portrays.

What is crime?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

References to gangs, knife crime, Child criminal exploitation, county lines.

the different ways we share and receive information on a large scale

a strong effect or influence something has on a person or group

Match the word with its correct definition. 

Fill in the missing word: According to a 2024 report, media coverage of young people is {{}} as likely to be negative as it is to be positive.

Young people are involved in crime as the media focuses on negative stories.

The majority of young people are not involved in crime.

Negative media coverage directly causes most young people to commit crimes.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding young people and crime?

Fill in the missing word: Each year the {{}} releases statistics about crime, these include youth crime statistics.

The justice system treats all crimes equally, regardless of offender's age.

Youth crime is always tried in the same courts as adult crime.

Punishments are the same in youth and adult courts. 

The severity of punishment for youth crime is typically the same as for adults.

Which of the following statements is correct?

The Hertsmere Young Researchers came up with five ideas to tackle negative media views of young people. Which is missing?: create an event, campaign, use the media, create your own news source, and...

Who am I describing? A public force that helps keep the community safe; they work to prevent and investigate crimes, enforce laws and maintain order in society.

The police protect life and property as well as preventing...

stop and search, arrest and entry, search and seizure

What are the three main police powers to tackle crime?

a uniformed officer who make up most of the police force

a part-time or volunteer officer who supports police in the community

a volunteer officer who works in the same way police officers do

The police are one part of the justice system of the UK.

The police are the only part of the justice system in the UK.

The police make all decisions in the UK justice system.

The police are part of the Government, not the justice system.

The three layers of the justice system are ...

Is the media representing the reality of youth crime?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance