Youth Justice (958M3)
Youth Justice
Module 958M3
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Youth justice is a broad subject covering both the substantive law governing crimes committed by young people and criminological perspectives on, for example, subcultures, risk, governance and ‘childhood’. It involves examining a number of contentious questions and issues, including the age of criminal responsibility, diversion, sentencing, incarceration, detention, policing and punishment. For example, should young people be treated more leniently than adults? What is the relationship between offending and youth? What is the political context in which youth justice policy is made? This module will explore these, and other, questions, with a focus on collaborative learning and the use of a range of interactive tools to engage students and promote learning.
Module learning outcomes
Explain and apply the law governing different types of youth offences covered in the module
Critically assess the different ways of understanding the extent and impact of youth crime
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and policy on youth offending and the political, sociological and criminological context.
Understand and explain the challenges associated with reducing youth offending
Conduct independent research, exercise critical judgement, and write cogently and persuasively.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Simon Flacks
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