Youth Justice - Module LA2001

This micro-credential examines the history, and development of youth crime, and the current practices of youth justice in an Irish context. 

It explores the causes of youth crime through selected criminological theory, the role of various stakeholders, and the impact of policies and interventions on youth offenders with a particular focus on perspectives shaping the Irish youth justice system.  

This is aimed at those in practice (in Youth Diversion) or aspiring to work with young offenders. It is proposed that a number of places will be made available to young people (aged 18-24 years) with prior engagement as a participant in a Youth Diversion Project.