A criminological approach of juvenile delinquency

Partim A

The course is divided into three parts: The first part focuses on understanding juvenile delinquency and how to assess individual delinquent behavior in adolescence. An introduction to adolescent issues and some of the preconceptions attached to juvenile delinquency will be discussed. Next, a series of criminological theories will be examined, with a view to understanding adolescent delinquency. The question of assessment will also be an issue in this first part of the course, with a particular focus on risk factors and associated measurement tools. The course will also present innovations in assessment that integrate the young's strengths. This part will conclude with an integrative exercise that identifies a series of assessment targets for justice involved-youths, as well as their application to interpersonal relationships. The second part  will deal with specific situations relating to juvenile delinquency, including bullying and cyberbullying. Finally, the third part of the course looks at intervention in juvenile delinquency, whether through the development of strength-based approaches, the issue of social climate in placement settings or motivation for care.

Partim B

 The last part concerns the worskshops and the development of an expertise about some criminological theories and their application in specific situations related to juvenile delinquency.

Partim A

• Acquire a good knowledge of theoritical concepts related to juvenile delinquency (general and specific issues) and components of évaluation and intervention with justice involved youths.

Partim B

• Apply the theoretical knowledges of the course and develop a critical thinking
• Enhance mutual learning and collaboration in group workshops 

Partim A

Recommended course in preparation of this course: Droit de la jeunesse (juvenile justice)  

Partim B

The theroretical main course.

Partim A

Lectures by the teacher, exercise and discussion with students (obligation for the student to be present during these moments), use of movies,...

Partim B

Group workshops, presentations and evaluations (instructions given to the first course).

Partim A

Face-to-face course

Partim B

Face-to-face course

Partim A

Are made available to the students (by ecampus):

• The powerpoint presentations used during the course  
• The literature used as support for the course and the scientific articles for workshops

Partim B

Are made available to the students (by ecampus):

• The powerpoint presentations used during the course  
• The literature used as support for the course and the scientific articles for workshops

Partim A

Exam(s) in session

May-June exam session

- In-person

written exam

August-September exam session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

Voir code cours principal pour détails. 

Partim B

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

Presentation of group workshops (40%). 

Partim A

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Partim B

Necessity to be present at the first course to clearly understand the teacher's expectations about group workshops (implication and evaluation).

Partim A

Professor: Cécile Mathys Bâtiment B33, local 1/46 Email: cecile.mathys@uliege.be     Tél: 04/366 22 66

Partim B

Professor: Cécile Mathys Bâtiment B33, local 1/46 Email: cecile.mathys@uliege.be     Tél: 04/366 22 66