Study Programmes 2015-2016
CRIM3102-1  
A criminological approach of juvenile delinquency
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Master in criminology (120 ECTS)3
Master in criminology (120 ECTS)4
Master in criminology (120 ECTS)3
Lecturer :
Cécile Mathys
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The course is divided in 3 parts : The first part starts with a description of the concept of juvenile delinquency, the evolution and the measure of this phenomenon, especially in Belgium. We then describe criminological theories related to juvenile delinquency, the factors associated and their methodological issues. Finally, we present specific situations related to juvenile delinquency. The second part discuss interventions in juvenile delinquency, including contents, evaluation and presentations of succesful interventions.  The last part concerns the worskshops and the development of an expertise about some criminological theories and their application in specific situations related to juvenile delinquency.
Learning outcomes of the course :
  • Acquire a good knowledge of theoritical concepts  related to juvenile delinquency (general and specific issues) 
  • Apply these knowledges and develop a critical thinking
  • Enhance mutual learning and collaboration in workshops 
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Recommended course in preparation of this course: Droit de la jeunesse (juvenile justice)  
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Workshops, presentations and evaluations (instructions given to the first course).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
  • Lectures
  • Class discussions based on theoritical concepts
  •  Workshops (ecampus)
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
Assessment methods and criteria :
First session: written exam (3/4) and workshops (1/4) (details at the first course) Second session: oral exam.
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Notes et supports de cours disponibles sur ecampus
Les notes de cours ainsi que les différents supports utilisés (articles scientifiques, rapports, vidéo, etc.) se trouvent sur la plateforme ecampus associée au cours.