EXPLORING CRIME

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

10 – 11 JULY 2008

 

EXPLORING CRIME

 

Please see below details of our Exploring Crime Conference which will be on the 10th - 11th July at the University of Leicester.  This conference is overnight and is aimed at students studying or with an interest in Psychology, Law, Forensics.  The cost this year is £95 and a £20 deposit is required to secure a place.  The cost covers conference, refreshments bed and breakfast and an evening meal.  Please note travel is not included in this cost.

 

The conference will be very intense and students will have a mix of presentations and hands on session.  They will have the opportunity to examine a crime scene and to take theirs and other delegates fingerprints.  Both of these session will be supported by presentations to enable the students to gain an in depth insight into the area.  We will also have a reformed prisoner speaking and they will have the opportunity in the evening to speak to him in small groups and ask the questions they would like answering about life behind bars.

 

Areas to be covered include:

 

Crime Scene Investigation (presentation)

Mock Crime Scene (practical)

Fingerprinting Techniques (presentation)

Fingerprinting (practical)

The Role of the Forensic Pathologist - explore the role of the Forensic Pathologist (please note slides during this presentation are often of a graphic nature due to the subject matter)

Reformed Prisoner - an insight into life behind bars and after

Female Offending - (interactive session exploring true life case studies)

Psycopathy - We look at nature v nuture, the HARE psycopathy check list and discuss who and what a psycopath is.

Cold Cases - Investigate the role of the Police and Forensic Scientist's  and their approach in carrying out Cold Case reviews and the convictions this can lead to.

Graphology (forensic document examination) - Examine the fascinating area of the handwriting of criminals - what does your writing tell about you!!!!

 

We are now taking provisional bookings please email with your requirements and a full brochure and booking form will be sent out.  Please note in order to secure your places a deposit of £20 is required with 14 days of you placing your provisional booking.  Schools/colleges please contact us if you require longer than the 14 days from an administrative point of view.