Criminal Psychology
Turning to crime
Brain injuries and aggression | Horizon
Brain injuries and aggression | Horizon
An example of how brain injuries can lead to changes in personality and increased aggression.
The Waldrup case (1) | Horizon
The Waldrup case (1) | Horizon
Jim Fallon explains the link between biology and violent criminal behaviour in terms of brain damage and the role of the MAOA gene.
The Waldrup case (2) | Horizon
The Waldrup case (2) | Horizon
The Waldrup case - the first time that the gene-environment interaction was used as a defence strategy for murder.
Early biological theories of aggression | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Early biological theories of aggression | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Lombrosso's early ideas about the biological basis for criminal behaviour and the subsequent...
Brain areas and aggression | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Brain areas and aggression | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Dr Raine's research into aggression showed the important role of different brain areas including the pre-...
Testosterone, serotonin and violence | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Testosterone, serotonin and violence | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Professor Dabbs and Dr Higley provide evidence of the role of testosterone and serotonin in vio...
Childhood experience and violent crime | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Childhood experience and violent crime | The Mystery of Murder: A Horizon Guide
Scientists explain how different childhood experiences and socialisation can lead to an indiv...
Citizen patrols | CrimeBeat
Citizen patrols | CrimeBeat
An explanation of how citizen patrols have been set up to reduce crime in the local area where police patrols are not available.
Neighbourhood watch schemes | CrimeBeat
Neighbourhood watch schemes | CrimeBeat
An explanation of how Neighbourhood Watch schemes have been introduced and the impact they make to local crime rates.
Zero tolerance policing | CrimeBeat
Zero tolerance policing | CrimeBeat
Middlesborough named the zero-tolerance capital of Britain for adopting strict policing methods pioneered in NYC.
Alternatives to zero tolerance programmes | Gangs, Guns and Knives: The Search For Solutions
Alternatives to zero tolerance programmes | Gangs, Guns and Knives: The Search For Solutions
The impact of the Tackling Gangs Action Programme is unclear but it appears that...
The role of safeguarding in policing | Gangs, Guns and Knives: The Search For Solutions
The role of safeguarding in policing | Gangs, Guns and Knives: The Search For Solutions
Regular 'sweeps of the streets' looks at prevention and safeguarding rather than trad...
Building a case
Fingerprint analysis and bias | Fingerprints on Trial
Fingerprint analysis and bias | Fingerprints on Trial
Introduction to forensic evidence and fingerprint collection and analysis including cognitive biases.
The Brandon Mayfield case | Fingerprints on Trial
The Brandon Mayfield case | Fingerprints on Trial
The Brandon Mayfield case of a wrongful conviction based solely on finger print evidence that was later found not to be a m...
The problems of fingerprint analysis | Panorama
The problems of fingerprint analysis | Panorama
Details of the police cases where a fingerprint was incorrectly identified and an innocent person blamed for a crime they did...
Collecting fingerprint evidence | Panorama
Collecting fingerprint evidence | Panorama
A description of how fingerprints are collected.
Fingerprint evidence in court | Panorama
Fingerprint evidence in court | Panorama
How fingerprint evidence is accepted and allowed to be presented in court.
Fingerprint analysis example | Panorama
Fingerprint analysis example | Panorama
Watch an example of fingerprint analysis in action and what they are looking for when comparing prints.
In the courtroom
Expert witness bias | Panorama
Expert witness bias | Panorama
An expert witness is approached to 'help' provide evidence and advice to a guilty defendant.
Handwriting analysis | Panorama
Handwriting analysis | Panorama
A graphologist is asked for help to cast doubt on someone's handwriting even though she knows they are guilty.
Expert witnesses | Panorama
Expert witnesses | Panorama
Further examples of expert witnesses and the role they play in court cases.
Biased juries and media attention | Newsday
Biased juries and media attention | Newsday
Can a jury who have been exposed to a lot of media about a trial be seen as biased, and would this be a basis for a retrial?
Expert witness bias | Panorama
Expert witness bias | Panorama
An expert witness is approached to 'help' provide evidence and advice to a guilty defendant.
Handwriting analysis | Panorama
Handwriting analysis | Panorama
A graphologist is asked for help to cast doubt on someone's handwriting even though she knows they are guilty.
Expert witnesses | Panorama
Expert witnesses | Panorama
Further examples of expert witnesses and the role they play in court cases.
Biased juries and media attention | Newsday
Biased juries and media attention | Newsday
Can a jury who have been exposed to a lot of media about a trial be seen as biased, and would this be a basis for a retrial?
Managing offenders
The role of prisons | What Point Prison? The Debate
The role of prisons | What Point Prison? The Debate
A debate about what the role and point of prisons are in the UK. Is it a punishment or deterrent?
Should prisons be tougher? | What Point Prison? The Debate
Should prisons be tougher? | What Point Prison? The Debate
A discussion about whether prisons should be tougher for inmates in order to be seen as a real deterrent.
Women in prison | What Point Prison? The Debate
Women in prison | What Point Prison? The Debate
Women in prisons can have different outcomes and effects compared to men in prison.
Restorative justice | What Point Prison? The Debate
Restorative justice | What Point Prison? The Debate
An alternative to prison could be restorative justice and we hear a story of when it worked.
Zimbardo explains the experiment | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Zimbardo explains the experiment | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Zimbardo shows how the Stanford prison experiment was set up and what it aimed to show.
Footage from the Stanford prison experiment | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Footage from the Stanford prison experiment | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Real footage and interview with a participant showing what it was like to be in the Stanford pri...
Evil place vs good people | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Evil place vs good people | The Stanford Prison Experiment
Zimbardo explains the conclusions that he came to from the Stanford prison experiment about whether it was the sit...
A restorative justice example | Panorama
A restorative justice example | Panorama
Watch the process of restorative justice and how it impacts the victim and offender of the burglary.
Restorative justice process | Can Criminals Say Sorry?
Restorative justice process | Can Criminals Say Sorry?
Watch a restorative justice conference in action and how a well planned and supported meeting can help the situation t...
Restorative justice as rehabilitation | Can Criminals Say Sorry?
Restorative justice as rehabilitation | Can Criminals Say Sorry?
The restorative justice approach can lead to cooperation and reform. A former criminal talks how the process...
Prison rehabilitation scheme | The Prison Restaurant
Prison rehabilitation scheme | The Prison Restaurant
A unique rehabilitation scheme where prisoners work as chefs and waiters in a real restaurant inside the grounds of the ...
Open prisons and rehabilitation | Would That Work Here?
Open prisons and rehabilitation | Would That Work Here?
Focusing on Bastoy, open prisons in Norway follow the principle of normality and preparing for release.
Punishment or rehabilitation? | Would That Work Here?
Punishment or rehabilitation? | Would That Work Here?
Discussion about the differences between the prison system in Norway and the UK - are prisons meant for punishment, reh...
Full programmes
Fingerprints in the Dock | Panorama
Fingerprints in the Dock | Panorama
Investigation into a routine murder inquiry in a Scottish town that led to two people being wrongly accused of serious crimes.
The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Stanford Prison Experiment
In 1971, a group of American student volunteers adopted the roles of prisoners and guards in a specially controlled environment - it was quick...
Meet the Burglars | Panorama
Meet the Burglars | Panorama
Victims of burglary being offered opportunity to meet their burglars in a controversial scheme aimed at empowering victims and potentially cut l...
Can Criminals Say Sorry?
Can Criminals Say Sorry?
Former EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella explores the use of restorative justice in Britain today and finds out what happens when offenders and their ...
The Prison Restaurant
The Prison Restaurant
Documentary going behind-the-scenes at The Clink, a restaurant located within the walls of HMP High Down Prison and mostly staffed by convicted criminals.
Norway's Prison Regime | Would That Work Here?
Norway's Prison Regime | Would That Work Here?
The re-offending rate of Norway's prisoners is 20 per cent, the lowest in Western Europe. Claire Bolderson asks what the UK le...