The essay’s theme is:
You will critically discuss the characteristics of the victim client group of your choice, the classification systems and theories of crime.
Essay should include the followings (see below)
1 introduction ( no abstract)
2 the prevalence, statistics
3 the needs, why we investigate it
4 the contribution to psychology and the object
The research will discuss the followings:
1 Victim characteristics- victims factors- associate these factors to one or two theories.
2 the impact, the consequences (is it ptsd? (post traumatic stress disorder?), is ot about the family?, the society?) Critically discuss these consequences…
3 primary prevention or both
4 conclusion, summarize the main arguments.
5 References APA Style
Make sure the following are included:
Essay checklist:
Have you included all components of the assessment following the guidelines in the assessment brief?
Have you kept to the total word count of 1.800 words (+ or – 10%)?
Have you written in an academic style, using third person?
Have you used appropriate psychological terms and language?
Have you included an introduction and conclusion?
Does your essay draw on relevant psychological theory and research?
Have you included evidence from both theory and research?
Have you included appropriate analysis and critical evaluation of the theory and
research you present?
Have you included relevant references?
Have you correctly cited these references?
Have you correctly presented these references alphabetically using the APA style?
Have you proofread your work and checked your spellings and punctuation?
Have you used the assessment rubric to ensure you have correctly addressed the
coursework grading criteria?
Description of the assessment
In the mid-term of the module you will be assessed via a 1800-word essay, in which you will critically consider one of the offender. 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: see please PDF file attached with learning outcomes
1. Identify and critically evaluate the characteristics & typologies of the range of the victims ’group.
2. Employ a range of psychological theories and research used to explain the differing needs of the victims ’group.
