Explain: Poverty → Crime (6 marks)

Question: Explain two ways poverty can lead to crime.
You must:

• Make 2 clear points

• Include 1 piece of evidence/statistic

• Link each point back to why crime becomes more likely
  
  

(PEE x2)

Explain: Unemployment and Youth Crime (6 marks)

Question: Explain why youth unemployment might be a strong predictor of crime rates.
In your answer, include:

• 2 reasons youth unemployment increases risk

• 1 consequence for communities

• A brief link to the idea of cycle of poverty

Evaluate: Head Trauma and Responsibility (8 marks)

Question: “People who commit crimes linked to head trauma should be treated differently from those without brain injuries.”
Evaluate this statement.

Include:

• 1 argument for treating them differently

• 1 argument against

• A justified conclusion (what you think + why)

Apply: Case Study Mini-Response (8 marks)

Scenario: A 16-year-old is arrested for assault. They live in a deprived area, have experienced domestic violence at home, and have begun misusing alcohol.

Question: Using the topic, analyse what factors may have contributed to the offence.

Include:

• 3 factors (at least 2 environmental and 1 psychological)

• Explain how each factor could increase the risk of offending

• End with one realistic support strategy that might reduce risk

Moral Issue: Solutions and Justice (8 marks)

Question: To what extent should society focus on prevention (reducing causes like poverty, ACEs, addiction) rather than punishment?

In your answer:

• Use at least 2 causes of crime

• Explain 2 prevention strategies (e.g. education, rehab, youth work, housing)

• Consider a counter-argument (why punishment is still needed)

• Finish with a justified conclusion