SOC 321

Youth, Crime and Society

3 units

Fall 2026

Topics

Identify some of the most challenging issues concerning youth crime and justice
Describe the historical origins of juvenile justice
Compare and contrast the JDA, YOA and YCJA
Explain the role of law in contemporary society – especially as it relates to the governance of youth
Articulate an informed and more critical explanation for youth crime
Identity some implications of (different components of) youth justice legislation
Discuss how issues of social marginalization contribute to youthful offending
Describe the role of law and legislation in dealing with youthful offending

Winterdyk, John, Gorkoff, Kelly, and Antonowicz, Daniel, Youth Justice: A Canadian Overview (4th ed.) (2024)
required

Fall 2025

Identify some of the most challenging issues concerning youth crime and justice
Describe the historical origins of juvenile justice
Compare and contrast the JDA, YOA and YCJA
Explain the role of law in contemporary society – especially as it relates to the governance of youth
Articulate an informed and more critical explanation for youth crime
Identity some implications of (different components of) youth justice legislation
Discuss how issues of social marginalization contribute to youthful offending
Describe the role of law and legislation in dealing with youthful offending

Winterdyk, John, Gorkoff, Kelly, and Antonowicz, Daniel, Youth Justice: A Canadian Overview (4th ed.) (2024)
required

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