CRIM 2249

Students will study the definition and control of youth misconduct in a historical and contemporary context. They will become familiar with the ways in which the definition of youth delinquency changes with shifting philosophical and sociopolitical circumstances. Emphasis will be placed on how these circumstances play out in a Canadian context in general, as well as with Indigenous youth specifically. Students will critically analyze the historical and contemporary youth justice models in Canada, including Indigenous justice and restorative justice strategies. They will also learn theories of juvenile delinquency. Students will assess the social impact of programs and services implemented to deal with young people who commit crime. Students will also consider the representation of Indigenous people, including Indigenous youth, among the victims of violent crime in Canada. As part of this, students will examine how Indigenous youth accused of criminal offences, much like those who are victims of criminal offences, may be revictimized or otherwise encounter racialized bias in the youth criminal justice system.