"What is Crime, Why do People do it and How to Stop Them?"

"What is Crime, Why do People do it and How to Stop Them?" with Dr. Kieran McCartan

Summary

Understanding the reasons why people commit crime is serious in reducing repeat and first-time offending. In this talk, we will discuss what crime is, who commits it and why, as well as how we can prevent it. The talk will highlight traditional and emerging theories of criminogenic behaviour, before talking about how we should see it as a public health issue and what that means moving forward.

Bio

Kieran McCartan is a Professor of Criminology and Health at UWE, Bristol. He has over 20 years’ experience in researching and understanding the causes of serious, violent and sexual behaviour. He is the chair of NOTA, on the board of the Risk Management Authority Scotland and part of the EU’s network on the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Venue:
The White Harte
54-58 Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LH

Event Running Time:
Doors 2pm
Introduction: 2:25pm
Lecture: 2:30pm
Q&A: 3:15pm
Mix & mingle with other attendees 3:25pm
Wrap up 3:45pm

Food:
If you plan on eating at the venue, we recommend arriving as early as possible so the kitchen can get your order out before the talk starts.

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