SOC 4150

This course is a sociological exploration of youth violence, considering current explanations of youth violence, the sociological implications of Canada's juvenile justice system and policies impacting youth, and the influence of media, family and school. Reform initiatives and justice alternatives aimed at youth will also be examined. [Restriction(s): Restricted to students in BAH.CJPP, BAH.CJPP:C and BAH.SOC with an average of 70% in all course attempts in Sociology and Sociology and Anthropology courses. CJPP and CJPP:C students are restricted to a maximum of 3.00 credits in SOC and POLS 4000-level CJPP restricted electives.][Department(s): Department of Sociology and Anthropology]