Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Psychology

Description

This course offers an insightful, interdisciplinary understanding of juvenile delinquency and the psychology of victims, focusing on the developmental, social, and psychological factors that contribute to youth offending and the impact of crime on victims. It is designed for graduate and post graduate students interested in understanding the complex dynamics between juvenile offenders, their environment, and those affected by crime. The course provides a contextual understanding of theoretical concepts such as personality, moral reasoning, and developmental milestones and their role in the formation of behaviours. Students will gather knowledge about risk factors associated with behavior: self-victimization, violence, aggression, and criminal behaviour. This course will include topics like risk factors such as family dynamics, peer influence, trauma, substance abuse, and socio-economic conditions. Students will also examine legal and correctional responses to juvenile delinquency, such as rehabilitation strategies, and the role and functioning of juvenile justice system. This course also focuses on the psychological impact of crime on victims, including trauma, stress, and coping mechanisms. Students will examine victimology theories to understand the relationship between crime and its effects on individuals, families, and communities. Through case studies, empirical research, and policy analysis, students will develop a critical understanding of how juvenile offenders and vi