CRI 3230

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & JUVENILE OFFENCES

This course will focus on the use of Restorative Justice to address offenses involving juvenile offenders. The course will also consider challenges to applying restorative justice to offenses committed by juvenile offenders, including but not limited to, willingness and desire to participate in restorative justice programs, working with the juvenile and/or criminal justice systems and its personnel. The course will provide a basic introduction to restorative justice, information on various restorative justice programs, and possible benefits to the victim, juvenile offender, and community.

Units: 3.0