Browse Hierarchy CRIM204: Current Issues in Criminology

The course will consider issues of current criminological concern, here in New Zealand and globally. Students will be encouraged to think about the full range of crimes and social harms associated with these issues. Human rights will be introduced as a way of thinking about harms perpetrated by the state. There will be a focus on applying theory and research. The course aims to develop students who know how to interpret and respond to real life events in ways that promote security and social justice.