8545 (v6a)
Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime

Level: 2 Credits: 3 Marking Service

Description:

Understand what drives crime – and what happens next 

Crime isn’t just about what happened — it’s also about why it happened and what happens afterwards. This course helps you make sense of the factors that can contribute to offending and the legal and non-legal consequences that can follow.  

What you'll learn 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

• Explain the key elements that define a crime 

• Describe different categories of crime and give examples 

• Explain how factors such as family, poverty, attitudes, drugs or social influences may contribute to offending 

• Describe how crime can affect offenders, victims and communities 

• Explain the aims of criminal sanctions and the features of different criminal sentences  

Through realistic crime scenarios and practical questions, you’ll apply what you learn rather than simply memorising legal terms. 

This course is developed by Instant Education Solutions and aligned with NZQA Unit Standard 8545: Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime – Level 2, Credits 3.