Law, Military Science and Security Safety in Society

Explain Individual Social And Corporate Factors Contributing To Crime And Victimisation Training

SAQA US 119758 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the ability to identify and explain individual, social, and corporate factors that contribute to crime and victimisation. It aims to develop a holistic understanding of crime causation to enhance personal and organisational safety strategies within the South African context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain individual factors (e.g., biological, psychological, and behavioural traits) that contribute to criminal behaviour and victimisation.
  • Analyse social factors (e.g., poverty, inequality, peer influence, and community disorganisation) that influence crime rates and victimisation patterns.
  • Evaluate corporate factors (e.g., organisational culture, negligence, and inadequate security measures) that facilitate crime and victimisation in the workplace.
  • Apply knowledge of crime causation to develop preventative strategies for reducing victimisation risk.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the interplay between individual, social, and corporate factors in specific crime scenarios.
  • Assess the impact of crime on victims and recommend appropriate support mechanisms.

Target Audience

This course is intended for security officers, safety representatives, human resources professionals, and any individuals responsible for crime prevention or victim support in corporate or community settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Crime and Victimisation

Objectives:
• Define crime and victimisation from a South African legal and social perspective.
• Identify key individual, social, and corporate factors that contribute to crime.
• Explain the relationship between crime and victimisation.
• Outline the scope and impact of crime in South Africa.

Topics:
• Introduction to criminology and victimology.
• Legal definitions of crime and victimisation in SA.
• Overview of crime statistics and trends.
• The concept of victimisation: direct and indirect.
• Introduction to individual, social, and corporate factors.
• Case study: High-profile crimes and victim impact.

Day 2: Individual Factors Contributing to Crime

Objectives:
• Describe psychological and biological theories of crime.
• Explain how personality traits, mental health, and substance abuse influence criminal behaviour.
• Analyse the role of personal history and trauma.
• Discuss individual risk factors for victimisation.

Topics:
• Biological theories: genetics, neurochemistry.
• Psychological theories: personality disorders, psychopathy.
• Substance abuse and crime.
• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
• Individual victimisation risk factors.
• Case studies: Offender profiles.

Day 3: Social Factors Contributing to Crime

Objectives:
• Explain sociological theories of crime (strain, social disorganisation, learning).
• Analyse the impact of poverty, inequality, and unemployment.
• Discuss the role of family, peer groups, and community.
• Examine how social norms and culture influence crime.

Topics:
• Strain theory and anomie.
• Social disorganisation theory.
• Differential association and social learning.
• Poverty and economic inequality.
• Family dysfunction and peer influence.
• Cultural factors: violence normalisation, gang culture.
• Community-based crime prevention.

Day 4: Corporate Factors Contributing to Crime

Objectives:
• Define corporate crime and its types (white-collar, occupational, corporate).
• Analyse how organisational culture, pressure, and governance failures enable crime.
• Discuss the role of corruption and lack of oversight.
• Explain the impact of corporate crime on victims and society.

Topics:
• Types of corporate crime: fraud, bribery, environmental crimes.
• Organisational culture and unethical behaviour.
• Corporate governance and compliance failures.
• Corruption in public and private sectors.
• Victimisation from corporate crime.
• Case studies: Notable SA corporate crimes.

Day 5: Victimisation and Victimology

Objectives:
• Explain victimological theories (victim precipitation, lifestyle, routine activities).
• Identify vulnerable groups and repeat victimisation.
• Discuss the impact of victimisation on individuals and communities.
• Outline support services and victim rights in SA.

Topics:
• Victim precipitation theory.
• Lifestyle and routine activities theory.
• Vulnerable populations: women, children, elderly.
• Repeat victimisation and fear of crime.
• Psychological and economic impact of victimisation.
• Victim rights framework in SA.
• Support services: shelters, counselling, legal aid.

Day 6: Interplay of Factors and Prevention Strategies

Objectives:
• Analyse how individual, social, and corporate factors interact to increase crime and victimisation.
• Evaluate crime prevention strategies at different levels.
• Discuss restorative justice and community-based interventions.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Topics:
• Interaction of factors: case examples.
• Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
• Situational crime prevention.
• Restorative justice principles and practices.
• Community policing and partnerships.
• Corporate social responsibility and ethics programmes.
• Workshop: Developing a prevention plan.

Day 7: Application, Integration, and Assessment

Objectives:
• Synthesise all factors into a comprehensive understanding of crime and victimisation.
• Apply knowledge to develop intervention strategies for specific contexts.
• Demonstrate competence through case study analysis and assessment.
• Reflect on professional and ethical responsibilities.

Topics:
• Review of key concepts.
• Advanced case study analysis: multi-factor approach.
• Developing a victim support and crime prevention programme.
• Ethical considerations in crime and victimisation work.
• Final assessment: written and practical.
• Course evaluation and feedback.
• Certification guidance and next steps.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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25 15% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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