CRIME IN CONTEXT

Crime in South Africa remains one of the country’s most significant social and economic challenges. While criminal behaviour is often viewed as the result of individual choices, extensive criminological research shows that offending is shaped by a complex interaction of environmental, social, psychological, and biological influences.

This engaging one-hour webinar explores the broader contexts that contribute to criminal behaviour, providing participants with an evidence-based understanding of the factors that increase or reduce the likelihood of offending. Drawing on contemporary South African crime trends and real-world examples, the session examines how poverty, inequality, unemployment, family dynamics, trauma, exposure to violence, community disorganisation, and social exclusion influence criminal behaviour. It also considers the psychological and neurobiological processes involved in decision-making, while highlighting that biology alone does not determine criminal behaviour.

Participants will gain valuable insight into the importance of prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, and community resilience as essential components of long-term crime reduction.

What we will dive into:

• Understanding Crime in Contemporary South Africa
• Environmental and Social Influences on Criminal Behaviour
• Psychological Factors and the Role of Neurobiology
• Building Safer Communities Through Prevention and Resilience

Whether you work in criminal justice, education, social services, security, community development, or simply want a deeper understanding of crime in South Africa, this webinar offers practical insights into the complex factors that shape criminal behaviour and the evidence-based approaches that can help build safer, more resilient communities.

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