Youth Justice & Advocacy

• WED YJ 201: Intro to Youth Justice & Delinquency
  Overview of juvenile justice and the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency. Considers topics of delinquency prevention, youth-police interaction, juvenile court process, correctional intervention, and multi- systemic interactions. Includes an experiential component. 4cr. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Ethical Reasoning.
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  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
• WED YJ 302: Delinquency: Causes Prevention and Intervention
  This course follows up on the themes related to the causes and prevention of delinquency, policing and corrections that were introduced in YJ 201. Students will understand factors that place young people at risk for delinquency across the spectrum of social contexts. We will explore behavior theories, risk factors that lead to substance abuse and violence and how juvenile justice, economic, governmental policies, and laws address these issues and intervene in the lives of youth. 4cr.
• WED YJ 360: Positive Youth Development
  Explores foundations of adolescent development and principles of positive youth development. Draws from multiple disciplines to examine roles of bio- psycho- social contexts and positive youth development practices and their impacts on the lives of developing adolescents. Applies developmental knowledge to current issues in adolescent development and youth justice and advocacy. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Social Inquiry I.
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  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Social Inquiry I
• WED YJ 380: Youthwork & Advocacy
  Application of positive youth development to youth advocacy, youth empowerment and youth activism. The course explores youth assets and strengths and how to develop youth-led strategies and effective advocacy with court-involved youth. Students explore current policy issues related to system-involved youth. 4cr.
• WED YJ 401: Practicum in YJA
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED YJ 201, SED YJ 301, SED YJ 302, SED YJ 360, SED YJ 380 and senio r standing. - Field placement focuses on professional development for work with youth and families. On-site practicum (16 hours/week, total 200 hours/semester). Taken concurrently with SED YJ 404 for supervision and skill development. Restricted to qualified students in Youth Justice and Advocacy.
• WED YJ 403: Senior Integrative Capstone in YJA
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED YJ 201, SED YJ 301, SED YJ 302, SED YJ 360, SED YJ 380, SED YJ 401 /404 AND SENIOR STANDING - This four-credit undergraduate capstone course integrates and applies the conceptual frameworks underpinning coursework in YJA with practice via an experiential learning opportunity and written assignments. The focus is on integration of theory and practice in youth work.
• WED YJ 404: Practice Seminar in YJA
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED YJ 201, SED YJ 301, SED YJ 302, SED YJ 360, SED YJ 380 AND SENIOR STANDING - Integrates conceptual frameworks and skill development with practicum experience. Focus is on professional development for work with youth and families. Meets weekly and includes supervision. Taken concurrently with SED YJ 401. Restricted to qualified students in Youth Justice & Advocacy.