Forensics A01 sum

Question 1

Bottom up approach A01

Answer 1

Profilers use evidence from the crime scene placed into a statistical database. Compares details of crime to previous crimes. develop a hypothesis about the likely characteristics, motivations and social backgrounds of the offender. These profiles are data driven.

1. Investigative psychology -> idea that way the offender acts in the crime scene reflect how they act in real life
2. Geographical profiling
   place of crime may indicate the offenders operational base
3. Canters circle theory outlined two types of offender:
   a) The marauder
   b) The commuter

Question 2

Differential association theory

Finish using miss p bullet points

Answer 2

Criminal behaviour is learnt

Can use maths to predict whether criminal behaviour is learnt