Criminology
Course Name: Criminology
Exam board and qualification: WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma
Text Book: WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate & Diploma Criminology - Carol A Henderson
If available online link to it (CLA): Not currently available
Recommended Reading:
When the dogs don't bark - Angela Gallop
The Anatomy of Motive by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker
Papillon - Henri Charriere
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold, US, 2007
Relevant Websites:
Guardian
BBC - Look at local / national / International crimes
Independent
Ted talks:
Anne Milgram: Why smart statistics are the key to fighting crime
Crystal Dieleman: Mental health and criminal justice
Criminology Journal: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17459125
Distance learning sites: Not applicable
Youtube / videos:
Netflix:
Mindhunter (adult themes)
Conversations with a killer
Amanda Knox
History 101: Genetics
Silence of the Lambs
Inside the worlds toughest prisons - Norwegian Prison episode in particular
Tasks:
Case studies are key, you should research the following through reading, websites and videos. Keep a diary of what you find out, it will be really important for next year:
Jamie Bulger Case
Amanda Knox
Bernie Madoff
Shafilea Ahmed
Nick Leeson
Kristy Bamu
Sarah's Law
Claire's Law
Double Jeopardy
Bobby Turnbull
Phineas Gage
Fred and Rose West
