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Course Description
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Course Name
Youth Crime and Justice
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Justice Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): compulsory set in Social Sciences
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Assessment: essay (2000 words) [50%], in-class test [50%]
The principal aim of this module is to lay out the underlying theories of juvenile justice, and examine those goals and objectives conducive to the building of a successful youth justice system. The importance of ?age? will be analysed as a factor of crime and assess why offending by young people provokes such strong public reaction - prompting governments to react with punitive measures. In addition to mapping the extent of youth crime, the module explores theoretical explanations for causes of youth crime and also considers young people as victims. In addition, it explores the regulation, control and punishment of young people within the criminal justice system.
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