https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/10351 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:01:01 GMT 2026-03-11T13:01:01Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14705 Title: Analysis of crime trends in the island of Gozo Abstract: This dissertation aims to shed a light on the crime trends in the tiny island of Gozo. For this purpose a longitudinal analysis of reported offences was carried out. The data collected was analysed in terms of the crime categories, different periods of the year, by locality and also against the national situation. This study identified an increase in crime between the end of the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s. This trend changed from 2005 onwards with a constant decrease in crime rates. Crime was also found to be seasonal, increasing in the summer months and keeping constant rates in winter. Crime counts and rates differed strongly between localities, with seaside villages displaying the highest rates. Finally, Gozo was found to be relatively safer compared to Malta though in some crime categories it surpasses the rates recorded in the mother island. Description: B.A.(HONS)CRIMINOLOGY Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14705 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14662 Title: Bullying prevention programmes in Gozo secondary schools Abstract: Bullying is not a contemporary problem, but has always been a part of life. Until recently it was often considered as ‘part of growing up’. Olweus, who was one of the first pioneers on bullying, in his studies on Norway, found that one in seven students are involved in bully/victim problems. Direct bullying seems to increase through the elementary years, peak in the secondary school and decline during high school years (Olweus, 1993). Our country, Malta is not immune to these prevalences. Over the past four years, there were almost 800 reported cases of bullying in state schools alone. According to the teachers union this reinforces the need for proper legislation to address the issue (Times of Malta, July 2013). A research carried out by the British council found that 62 percent of pupils in Malta consider bullying as a problem in their school (Times of Malta, May 2010). This evidence suggests that school bullying cannot be ignored and if it is ignored a sizeable number of pupils together with their families will continue to suffer ongoing torment. The National policy of bullying (December, 1999) which is called “Good Behaviour and Discipline Policy for Schools” was developed in order to serve as a guideline for schools in dealing with discipline issues. Fourteen years have passed on from the development of this policy and one questions its relevance and uses and whether it needs to be updated according to new research and evidence. The aim of this study is to explore this policy’s use and most important to discover how Gozitan secondary schools are currently dealing with bullying and its prevention. Description: B.A.(HONS)CRIMINOLOGY Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14662 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14583 Title: The incidence of ATM fraud in Malta Abstract: This dissertation establishes an in depth study on the incidence of ATM fraud in Malta. The study points out different types of ATM fraud and attacks that exist and compares their incidence in Malta with other countries. This also identifies the most common forms of attacks experienced in Malta and the methodology behind these attacks. This research also presents additional information related to the victims and offenders of such crime. The research records the perception of professionals that work in sectors related to ATM fraud and cybercrime. The respondents also give some relevant information about the offences committed. The research also includes some criminological theories that indicate what may lead an offender to offend and a general legal framework pointing to the con-sequences an offender might face after committing ATM fraud. Finally, the research includes some information related to the level of awareness we have regarding the risks bank clients have when using an ATM, and also some suggestion on how to raise fraud awareness and how to prevent being a victim. Description: B.A.(HONS)CRIMINOLOGY Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14583 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14551 Title: Analysis of crime trends in the island of Gozo Abstract: This dissertation aims to shed a light on the crime trends in the tiny island of Gozo. For this purpose a longitudinal analysis of reported offences was carried out. The data collected was analysed in terms of the crime categories, different periods of the year, by locality and also against the national situation. This study identified an increase in crime between the end of the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s. This trend changed from 2005 onwards with a constant decrease in crime rates. Crime was also found to be seasonal, increasing in the summer months and keeping constant rates in winter. Crime counts and rates differed strongly between localities, with seaside villages displaying the highest rates. Finally, Gozo was found to be relatively safer compared to Malta though in some crime categories it surpasses the rates recorded in the mother island. Description: B.A.(HONS)CRIMINOLOGY Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14551 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z