���Discuss and critically evaluate explanations of violent offending behaviour; focusing on male domestic violence towards women in the UK’ Start off by giving a definition of the offence type before presenting literature which explores explanations and motivations for why people engage in this type of offending behaviour. The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate that you can do the following, which relate to the module learning outcomes: 1. Search for relevant materials and select recently published research articles and appropriate clinical/forensic treatment textbooks. 2. Apply relevant psychological knowledge in a understanding theories and explanations concerning offending behaviour 3. Critically analyse the literature you present, thinking about any gaps in knowledge Expectations As this is a 3000-word piece of work, you should be able to produce a detailed and comprehensive essay, focusing on evidence-based approaches, considering a plethora of research and literature to formulate your argument. How to Approach the Task Whilst there is no set way to approach this essay, you should begin with a short summary definition of the offence type you choose. You need to focus on developing a narrative which discusses different explanations of domestic violence offending behaviour and what motivations might lead a person to offend in this way. You should use a range of research literature and discuss the strengths and limitations of research in the area. When exploring motivations for offending you should consider things like social, developmental and cognitive factors and link this directly to your chosen offence type. Ensure you use relevant literature from a range of sources and reference them appropriately.
