SOC-22093 credit hours

Sociology of Youth Justice

Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Every Second Year

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SOC-1100Introduction to Sociology I: Concepts and Methods
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Description

This course examines the historical development of a separate justice system for young persons in Canada. The course offers a sociological analysis of the effectiveness of various reform measures adopted in separate court systems for youth. Attention is directed to the nature and extent of youth crime as well as changing public perceptions about youth violence. The course also examines force-based systems of punishment and restorative models of youth criminal justice. The Canadian youth justice system is compared to models in other Western jurisdictions.

Requisite courses

SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and SOC-3201.

Lecture

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