Why do people commit crime?
I can understand the different reasons why people might commit a crime.
Why do people commit crime?
I can understand the different reasons why people might commit a crime.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are different and complex reasons for why people commit crime e.g social, economic, psychological and educational.
- The physical environment can impact crime rates.
- Prejudice exists towards crime and criminality and this can have a negative impact in the justice system.
Keywords
Factors - elements or conditions that influence an outcome
Socio-economic - relating to a combination of social and financial factors
Regeneration - the process of renewal and improvement
Prejudice - a biased or unfair judgement or opinion without proper knowledge
Disproportionate - out of balance or unequal in relation to something else
Common misconception
That crime is only committed by specific groups of people.
Crime is complex and there are social, economic, psychological and environmental factors which can all impact the likelihood of crime.
To help you plan your year 10 citizenship lesson on: Why do people commit crime?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Elements or conditions that influence an outcome.
Relating to a combination of social and financial factors.
The process of renewal and improvement.
Prejudging a person or people based on a characteristic.