AFRS 150 - Critical Approaches to Youth Justice

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

(Same as EDUC 150) This course explores how children’s school experiences contribute to their involvement in youth justice systems. Students read about the theories that undergird different approaches to youth justice and how these impact individuals, families and communities. This class weaves together personal narratives and storytelling, policy studies, and curriculum studies to examine the approaches that are currently utilized and to imagine ways to create socially just experiences for youth. This course is held at the Dutchess County Jail. Erin McCloskey.

One 2-hour period.

Course Format: CLS