Young People, Crime and Justice

Description

This subject charts young people’s experiences as subjects and resistors of social control, victims of crime and young ‘offenders’. These experiences are contextualised by an appreciation of youth crime and justice as products of historical, theoretical and political junctures that have variously sought to protect, treat and punish. The first part of the subject critically explores young people and social control, considering the boundaries between rights and responsibilities, anti-social behaviour and offending, and adolescence and adulthood. The second part of the subject considers young people in relation to crime, as victims and ‘offenders’, and how these categories blur. The third part of the subject analyses systems and processes of youth justice in Australia. Teaching Period: 2 March 2026 to 31 May 2026 Assessment Information: Description Timing Percentage A 1500 word academic essay + a 250 word reflective narrative 1750 words (total) Mid semester 40% A 2000 word report + a 250 word reflective narrative 2250 words (total) During the examination period 60% Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. Throughout the teaching period N/A Hurdle requirement: 2. Assessment hurdle requirement: All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Throughout the semester N/A Additional details Late penalty requirement : Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval.