Children and the Law

3 credits

This course covers the study of children and adolescents within the Criminal Justice System as witnesses, victims, and offenders. Topics include: factors that influence eyewitness identification across development, child-appropriate police lineup procedures, the use of appropriate interviewing techniques, child suggestibility, the development of moral behaviour, police interrogation, and gang involvement. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.*** *Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 388AN or PSYC 496AX.*