Youth Justice

To better serve the young people we work with and understand how the youth justice system affects them, we must understand how the system was developed and how it has evolved. Students explore the youth justice system from historical, theoretical and practical perspectives. Students also develop an understanding of this system including child protection, policing, court, youth detention, alternatives to sentencing, community programs and relevant legislation. Emphasis is on enabling students to work effectively with young people in residential, custody and community settings. A variety of skills and approaches are explored. Contemporary and historical case studies, scenarios, and class discussion underline the issues and challenges involved in working in this system.