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In this unit, pupils learn about crime and the criminal justice system in relation to young people. They do so by investigating car crime and its impact on the community. The unit could also be adapted to focus on another type of criminal activity, eg damage to property, violent crime, burglary. Pupils consider why young people become involved in crime and the consequences for different people in the community, including young offenders, victims and others. They find out how the criminal justice system operates and about the roles of different agencies.
The activities can be arranged as a series of sessions or as an off-timetable event involving a range of 'expert witnesses', eg police officers, magistrates, victim support workers.
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