Educational objectives:

The teaching contributes to the achievement of the educational objectives of the degree course especially with reference to the purpose of acquiring a deep knowledge of the sociological culture and of the methodology of social research in order to achieve an adequate understanding of the phenomena of deviance and crime in their respective manifestations and evolutions. It also contributes to the achievement of the objective of providing knowledge and skills applicable to the monitoring of deviance and crime in view of the elaboration of law enforcement strategies for the development of social security.
At the end of the course, students will acquire useful knowledge to frame the phenomenon of crime and will be able to recognize the various theoretical contributions and methodologies adopted in research in this area. They will also be able to plan socio-political interventions, safety management, prevention and reduction of social discomfort, management of policies aimed at addressing the phenomenon of deviance and crime in particular with reference to both perpetrators and victims of crime.