FPY 325 Child & Adol Forensic Psych

This course will explore the manner in which youth come in contact with the legal system by examining relevant psychological, criminological, and legal literature. The diverse roles children and adolescents play in the justice system as decision-makers, witnesses, victims, and perpetrators will be examined. Topics may include the child witness, children’s memory and suggestibility, developmentally appropriate investigative interview techniques, juvenile offenders, juveniles’ culpability, and interrogation of juvenile suspects. Prerequisite: Not open to first-year students. Spring.

Credits

3