Discussion and thinking Look at the following images. What is happening? Why do you think it is happening?

What is happening in this picture?

These are images from the summer riots of 2011 Why did the riots happen? Use theories to support your opinions and viewpoints

How do we account for crime using theories of crime? Assessment criteria 3.1 Analyse situations of criminality

Independent study Find out about the riots that took place in major cities in the UK in the summer of 2011

London riots Historically, there is a history of public rioting in London. It happened in 1981, 1985 and It happened again in the summer of A huge amount of damage was done in each set of riots. People were shocked at the violence, and lives were endangered or even lost each time. Public reports were written into the riots, exploring the causes.

Independent study Find out what different writers on social policy thought was the cause of the riots

Possible causes of public rioting Lack of male role model Opportunism No discipline People imitate others Racist police Social deprivation Weak police Welfare dependency agreedisagree

Theories to explain rioting Lack of male role model Opportunism No discipline People imitate others Racist police Social deprivation Weak police Welfare dependency

Solutions to public rioting Retrain police in race Train police in riot control Education Name and shame rioters Crack down on public behaviour Crack down on public behaviour Tackle issues of poverty Give police more rights Harsh sentencing agreedisagree

INDEPENDENT STUDY BEFORE THE NEXT TOPIC How did the government attempt to address the problems of rioting?

Scenario There appears to be strong public reaction against rioting and demands for strong penalties for those caught offending. I’ve been caught taking part in a riot, and have been told that my future career will be affected by a crime conviction. My family are devastated. How will they be able to face their wealthy circle of friends?

Write short report (one side of A4) outlining possible causes for the offender’s behaviour. Suggest a possible appropriate response from the magistrate’s court. Comment on public attitudes as well as legal arguments. Do not copy and paste from any website or textbook. Refer to the sources that you used. Write short report (one side of A4) outlining possible causes for the offender’s behaviour. Suggest a possible appropriate response from the magistrate’s court. Comment on public attitudes as well as legal arguments. Do not copy and paste from any website or textbook. Refer to the sources that you used.

Final self review What have you learned about the relationship between theory and public policy with regard to rioting?