This document outlines various topics related to crime and the law, including types of crimes such as theft, fraud, assault, and murder. It also discusses potential causes of crime like poverty, social exclusion, and peer pressure, as well as the impact of crime on communities and victims. Finally, it mentions strategies for tackling crime through policing, drug/alcohol/traffic laws, details of the criminal justice system procedures and sentencing, custodial sentences, and the children's hearing system.

1. Revision topics
Crime and the Law
Types of crime
White collar and blue collar; theft; fraud;
damage to property; traffic crime; assault;
rape; murder; public order; drug/alcohol
Causes of crime
Poverty; social exclusion; lack of education;
geographical location; peer pressure; greed;
poor role models
Impact of crime
Local communities; individuals; victims
Tackling crime
Role of the police; Policing strategies
Drug/Alcohol/Traffic laws Details of laws and their successes
Criminal justice system
High Court; Sheriff Court; District Court
Procedures in court; verdicts in each;
Sentences available in each
Custodial sentences
Arguments for and against these
Children’s Hearing System Procedures and actions; strengths and
criticisms