Criminological theory has a long history of understanding why people engage in crime and how to rehabilitate and support people to desist form offending. This unit explores historical and recent theological understanding of criminal offending and how this can inform our understanding of countering violent extremism. Students will engage in how established criminological theory can strengthen the practice of countering violent extremism.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Required readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):