Curricular Unit:			Code:
Measures and Research of Violence and Crime			1149MIVC
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Master	Psychology of Justice: Victims of Violence and Crime	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
With this unit we intend to: (i) To integrate methods, techniques, proceeds in the area of measure of violence and crime research; (ii) To integrate theoretical knowledge, techniques and research strategies to perform specific situations; (iii) To select appropriate methods and techniques; (iv) To determine relevant characteristics of the testimony of individuals (adult and child victims, suspects) through interviews and other research tools; (v) To improve oral and written communication skills; (vi) To develop a critical attitude and self-criticism, as well as to adopt ethical values.
Syllabus:
1st Unit:1. Introductory remarks. 1.1. Notions and objects of study 1.2. The importance of psychological knowledge as an adjunct of legal knowledge; 1.3.The psychologist's role in the research of violence and crime; 1.3. Analysis measures of violence and crime research 2nd Unit - 2. Strategies and research techniques of violence and crime; 2.1. Research with child victims 2.2. Research with adult victims; 2.3. Research with criminal suspects
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
1st unit – The contents focus on specific theoretical issues in the area of violence and crime resarch, thus enabling the course objectives, namely: to integrate knowledge, skills and abilities so as to have a technical and ethical conduct; to demonstrate knowledge and skills in performing tasks in the psychology/law interface 2nd unit – Th contents focus on the practical application of theoretical knowledge in the area of violence and crime research, thus enabling the course objectives, namely: selecting and applying methods and techniques appropriate to do research; to demonstrate oral and written communication skills; to show autonomy and responsible conduct in forensic practice.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Teaching methodology will include theoretical lecturing, research, reading and discussion of specific references, as well as thematic debating and critical reflection. Assessment will be continuous and based a practical essay (60%), an oral presentation and work discussion (40%), as well as the execution of theoretical and practical tasks in the classroom, and students’ punctuality and attendance.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
1st unit – Theoretical exposition of contents the performance area; Presentation of testimony, real (anonymoys) or imagined; Demonstrations; Practical exercises with the aim of demonstrating knowledge and skills in performing tasks in the psychology/law interface. 2nd unit - Theoretical exposition of contents the performance area; Presentation and handling of materials used to violence and crime research; Individual and group debate of cases illustrating different problems that may constitute judicial requests; Demonstrations; To master the main techniques and methodologies used in interviews.To demonstrate oral and written communication skills of expert assessment contents; To show autonomy and responsible conduct in forensic practice.
Reading:
Bartol, C. R. & Bartol, A. M. (2015). Psychology and Law: research and practice. London:Sage. Bonta, J., & Andrews, D. A. (2016). The psychology of criminal conduct. Routledge. Caridade, S. (2017). Considerações éticas na investigação com vítimas de violência e crime. Revista da APP, 31(1), 37-47- B-on Leahy-Harland, & Bull. R. (2017). Police Strategies and Suspect Responses in Real-Life Serious Crime Interviews. J. of Police and Criminal Psychology, 32(2),138-151-B-on Lamb et al. (2011). Children's testimony: A handbook of psychological research and forensic practice. Chichester: JohnWiley (BFP) Potter, H. (2015). Intersectionality and Criminology: Disrupting and revolutionizing studies of crime (1st ed.). Routledge. Walklate, S. (2017). Handbook of victims and victimology.London:Routledge
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Ângela Fernandes (angelaf@ufp.edu.pt) Laura Nunes (lnunes@ufp.edu.pt)