This exam summary is based on the following examination papers: May/June 2012,
October/November 2012, May/June 2013, and October/November 2013. The answers are
based on the study guide (Kemshall 2008).
At the end of this document there are tables which summarise all the answers, as well as
the page references and, in cases where the answer was complicated, notes.
The examination questions were copied exactly as they were, from the exam papers. This
includes bad grammar and spelling, although punctuation has been added for clarity.
Some of the questions have a number behind them, in brackets. Example: (x2) or (x3) or
even (x4). This number indicates the amount of times that this question appeared
throughout all four exam papers. If a question is followed by (x4), it means that this
question was asked in each of the four exam papers.
The answer to the question is always written in italics, and underlined.
Sometimes there are notes below the answer, to clarify. These notes are written in italics,
but not underlined.
, EXAM ANSWERS SUMMARY
THEME 1: THE EVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF CRIME
PREVENTION APPROACHES, MODELS AND STRUCTURES (p. 1)
Prevention and control of crime (p. 3)
The psychological prevention model focuses on
inner psychological needs and disorders. (x2)
There are various crime prevention approaches. The following model will assist in restricting opportunities to get
involved in crime. Please detect the valid model.
The Limiting Opportunities for Crime Model.
A number of therapeutic interventions are used in the psychological prevention model, these include: (x2)
Psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and behaviour modification.
Identify the correct statements regarding the factors that are crucial to successful crime prevention. (x3)
Multidimensional crime prevention approach incorporating a number of crime prevention models.
Crime prevention models and programmes based on causation theories.
Proper planning and evaluation of crime prevention programmes, which must also be cost effective.
Identify the factors that are crucial with regard to the successful prevention of crime.
State and community involvement in implementing a comprehensive crime prevention policy.
Proper planning and evaluation of crime prevention programmes, which must also be cost effective.
Crime prevention models are usually based on specific theories or factors of crime that may have played a part in the
commission of crime however, programmes have no _____ basis.
Theoretical.
With regard to the biophysical crime prevention model, identify the missing words “Biophysical factors relate to
_____ processes or conditions that characterise human beings. The common point of departure in this model is that
early identification and treatment especially in the case of young children may play an important part in crime.
Inner
Preventing
A study conducted by Sherman, Gottfredson, MacKenzie, Eck, Reuter and Bushway (1998) found that the following
prevention projects work well in the USA, indicate the invalid project.
Irregular home visits by nurses.
The valid projects listed were: Increased policing of crime-risk areas, Monitoring and detaining high-risk recidivists,
and School programmes.
A study conducted by Sherman, Gottfredson, MacKenzie, Eck, Reuter and Bushway (1998) found that the following
prevention projects work well in the USA, namely
Arresting of professional men who abuse their families.
Increased policing of crime-risk areas.
Monitoring and detaining high-risk recidivists.
What do social crime prevention programmes include? Select the best answer.
Labour, family and youth policies.
Crime prevention is dependent on the following factors. Identify the incorrect factor.
Proper planning and the evaluation of crime awareness programmes (which must also be cost effective).