- To provide a critical overview of criminological theories of youth crime and youth violence, and to explore criminological and sociological conceptualisations of ‘youth’, ‘crime’, and ‘criminalisation’
- To investigate cultural approaches to youth crime and violence, and the role of youth culture and subculture in understanding crime and transgression
- To analyse the control of, and responses to, youth crime by institutions and state agencies, and the management of youth crime and the regulation and governance of young people
- To give students an understanding of the experiences of practitioners working in areas such as youth crime prevention, youth welfare, and the youth criminal justice system.

(LO1) To achieve an understanding of relevant criminological theories of youth crime and youth violence, and of criminological and sociological conceptualisations of ‘youth’, ‘crime’ and ‘criminalisation’.

(LO2) To recognise the significance of culture and cultural dynamics in understanding youth crime, violence and transgression.

(LO3) To achieve a critical grasp of social control of and responses to youth crime by institutions and state agencies, the management of youth crime and the regulation and governance of young people.

(LO4) To achieve a critical insight into the experiences of practitioners working in areas such as youth crime prevention, youth welfare, and the youth criminal justice system.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S3) Information skills - Critical reading

(S4) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources]

(S5) Skills in using technology - Information accessing

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

During the course of the module students will engage with:
- Criminological theories of youth crime and youth violence
- Examples of youth violence, such as knife crimes and gang-related violence
- Cultural approaches to youth crime, violence and transgression
- Youth cultures and youth subcultures, including online (sub)cultures
- Forms of the social control of, and responses to, youth crime and violence by institutions and state agencies
- The management of youth crime and the governance of young people
- Experiences of practitioners working in areas such as youth crime prevention, youth welfare, and the youth criminal justice system. If possible, practitioners will be invited as guest speakers.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Face to face synchronous lecture, safety permitting. The primary purpose of lectures is to provide students with a broad introduction to key areas and debates.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Face to face synchronous seminars, safety permitting
Description: Seminars provide opportunities to explore particular issues and debates in greater detail in a way that supplements and builds upon the lectures. Seminars also allow for greater levels of student participation and such participation will be actively encouraged throughout the module.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Delivery with social distancing on campus