Description of the assessment In the mid-term of the module you will be assessed via a 2.000-word essay, in which you will critically consider one of the victim – client group considered in the module. These will typically involve critical reviews of underlying theory and research and the effectiveness of interventions.
This kind of assessment will give students the opportunity to assimilate the material of the module and study in depth the theories of victimology, the issues around victims’ needs, their rights, the classification systems and the effective prevention.
This coursework assesses two learning outcomes:
1. Identify and critically evaluate the characteristics & typologies of the range of the offenders ’ group
2. Employ a range of psychological theories and research used to explain the differing needs of the offenders ’group
