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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
CRIM3102-1  Criminalistic approach to juvenile delinquency
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Criminology, Reserach Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Master in Criminology, Professional Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Holder(s) :  Katrien Lauwaert
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The course starts with a general portrait of juvenile delinquency and consequently explores:
- the influence of contextual elements on juvenile delinquency,
- certain types of offences committed by juveniles,
- the (judicial) reaction towards juvenile delinquency
Course objective :  - acquire a good knowledge of certain themes related to juvenile delinquency,
- further presentation skills
Prerequisites :  - Droit de la jeunesse (juvenile justice)
- Théories criminologiques (criminological theory)
Workshops :  presentations on the basis of literature made available to the students
Organization :  - lectures
- student presentations
- debate with magistrates working in juvenile justice
Written notes :  Are made available to the students:
- the powerpoint presentations used during the course,
- the literature used as support for the course.
Assessment :  The evaluation will be based on:
- the student presentations and participation in the discussions during the course,
- a written exam. The students choose two themes amongst the different themes explored during the course. Far each theme chosen the students write an argumentation, in two days time, in response to a statement presented by the lecturer.
Contacts :  Katrien Lauwaert, 04/3662266, katrien.lauwaert@ulg.ac.be
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