The course will introduce students to the study of the penal system, which is aimed to punish or rehabilitate people who have been convicted of a criminal offence. The course will examine the penal process, penal philosophy, rehabilitative measures and their effectiveness, with special reference to the services for young offenders.

This course aims to help students understand the penal system and its operation, with special emphasis on the penal process, penal philosophy, rehabilitative measures and their effectiveness for young offenders.