2023-2024 / CRIM3102-2

A criminological approach of juvenile delinquency, Partim A

Duration

24h Th

Number of credits

 Advanced Master in Children's Rights: Interdisciplinary Approach5 crédits 

Lecturer

Cécile Mathys

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course is divided into three parts: The first part focuses on understanding juvenile delinquency and how to assess individual delinquent behavior in adolescence. An introduction to adolescent issues and some of the preconceptions attached to juvenile delinquency will be discussed. Next, a series of criminological theories will be examined, with a view to understanding adolescent delinquency. The question of assessment will also be an issue in this first part of the course, with a particular focus on risk factors and associated measurement tools. The course will also present innovations in assessment that integrate the young's strengths. This part will conclude with an integrative exercise that identifies a series of assessment targets for justice involved-youths, as well as their application to interpersonal relationships. The second part  will deal with specific situations relating to juvenile delinquency, including bullying and cyberbullying. Finally, the third part of the course looks at intervention in juvenile delinquency, whether through the development of strength-based approaches, the issue of social climate in placement settings or motivation for care.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

  • Acquire a good knowledge of theoritical concepts related to juvenile delinquency (general and specific issues) and components of évaluation and intervention with justice involved youths.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Recommended course in preparation of this course: Droit de la jeunesse (juvenile justice)  

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures by the teacher, exercise and discussion with students.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Recommended or required readings

Are made available to the students (by ecampus):

  • The powerpoint presentations used during the course  
  • The literature used as support for the course and the scientific articles for workshops

Exam(s) in session

May-June exam session

- In-person

written exam

August-September exam session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

Voir code cours principal pour détails. 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

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Contacts

Professor: Cécile Mathys Bâtiment B33, local 1/46 Email: cecile.mathys@uliege.be     Tél: 04/366 22 66

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