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PSYC 316. Human Development and Crime

3.00
Crosslisted: JUST 316  

This course examines how psychological research and theory shed light on the development of criminal careers, the factors that protect children and adolescents from becoming criminals, how being a victim of crime influences well-being, and the efficacy of rehabilitation. Special attention will be paid to the knowledge base on delinquency and childhood/adolescent victimization. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 ; and for Justice Studies Majors, JUST 200  & one additional 200 level JUST course.