Why Crime Stoppers Works
Wildlife Crime and the Law
Drug Crime and the Law
Active Citizenship
Cybercrime and the Law
Democratic Values
Law Enforcement, Courts And The Role Of Citizens
Laws and Crime
Why Crime Stoppers Works
An understanding of the Civics and Citizenship concepts is developed through a focus on Australia’s democracy and legal system. The teaching ideas in this resource assist students to gain knowledge and understanding of how citizens can participate in providing justice through their role as witnesses. Links to curriculum code: ACHCK050 / VCCCL022
An understanding of the Civics and Citizenship concepts is developed through a focus on Australia’s laws, the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens and participation in the democratic process. The teaching ideas in this resource assist students to gain knowledge and understanding of how citizens can use direct action to contribute to Australian democracy. Links to curriculum code: ACHCK062 / VCCCG020
An understanding of the Civics and Citizenship concepts is developed through a focus on how Australia’s legal system works to support a democratic and just society. The teaching ideas in this resource assist students to gain knowledge and understanding regarding the factors that can undermine the application of the principles of justice. Links to curriculum code: ACHCK078 / VCCCL034
An understanding of the Civics and Citizenship concepts is developed through a focus on Australia’s global roles and responsibilities and the values and practices that enable a resilient democracy to be sustained. The teaching ideas in this resource assist students to gain knowledge and understanding regarding the safeguards that protect Australia’s democratic system and society. Links to curriculum code: ACHCK094 / VCCCC036
Learning Intentions
Resource Focus
Community safety and wellbeing is enhanced when individuals understand how to take action to report crimes.
Students Understand:
• Why people report crimes
• Why people may be reluctant to report crimes
• How Crime Stoppers provides anonymity
Assessment
Choose a comic creator app to design a cartoon that reflects the following statement:
‘Dobbing’ is considered un-Australian but being responsible for a safe community means we can all take part in helping the police to remove unwanted criminals from our neighbourhood.