A graphic showing a cracked phone screen with an image of the head and  shoulders of a young woman with a ponytail The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research has produced this series of briefing papers and multimedia resources as learning resources to help students prepare for their National 5/Higher Modern Studies exams.

Secondary school teachers can also access excellent coursework materials created by Modern Studies teachers and Dr Marguerite Schinkel.

The resource, called A Life in Pieces, is based on the true story of Alison, a woman who survived addiction, prison, and recovery. It includes PowerPoint presentations, audio, video, and suggested activities for your class.

You can also watch recorded seminars and workshops (webinars) and listen to the podcast series, Just Humans.

Get the resources from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research website


First published: 10 October 2023