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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Criminology

191-315/415 Youth, Crime and Society

Credit Points:

16.7 3rd and 4th year

Coordinator:

Dr Rob White

Prerequisite/s:

3rd year: Any two second year level Criminology subjects; 4th year: Admission to Criminology Honours

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar

Subject Description:

An examination of etiological theories of juvenile crime. An analysis of juvenile justice policies, practice and reform. Students completing this subject should: have developed a knowledge of theories of juvenile crime; be able to understand and critically evaluate the theoretical foundations, operations and effectiveness of juvenile justice systems; have developed an appreciation of the centrality of gender to an analysis of juvenile behaviour and juvenile justice policy; be able to conduct library and field research into aspects of juvenile justice policy and practice; be able to present oral and written reports of their research in this field.

Assessment:

Up to 5000 words of written work at 3rd year level and 6000 words at 4th year level. An examination may be substituted for part of the written work.
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