With the exception of lecture notes, you must include the page number for all in-text
citations, both for direct quotes and paraphrasing. As this assignment is rather short and its
purpose is to assess your comprehension of the materials and issues discussed in the course,
block quotes (over 40 words) are not allowed; in general, you are encouraged to paraphrase
rather than use quotes, in order to demonstrate your understanding of the course materials
Crim short paper
What criminological theory/ies and scientific evidence can be applied to explain youth agency and how it is considered in Canada’s contemporary approach to youth crime?
The contemporary approach – ycja
Theory – social bond theory
Intro and thesis needed
ONLY USE 3 OF THESE READINGS
Munford, R., & Sanders, J. (2015). Young people’s search for agency: Making sense of their experiences and taking control. Qualitative Social Work, 14(5), 616-633.
Alain, M., & Desrosiers, J. (2015). A fairly short history of youth criminal justice in Canada. In M. Alain, R. R. Corrado & S. Reid (Eds), Implementing and Working with the Youth Criminal Justice Act across Canada. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Jones, B. (2015). Accepting that children are not miniature adults: A comparative analysis of recent youth criminal justice developments in Canada and the United States. Canadian Criminal Law Review, 19(1), 95-113.
Laub, J. H., & Sampson, R. J. (1993). Turning points in the life course: Why change matters to the study of crime. Criminology, 31(3), 301-325.
McCarthy, B., Felmlee, D., & Hagan, J. (2004). Girl friends are better: Gender, friends, and crime among school and street youth. Criminology, 42(4), 805-836.