Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Criminal and Restorative Justice
Course Code LAW326
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 3 hours Lecture
Pre-requisite Course(s) N/A
Course Aims
The course aims to provide an understanding of the principles and theories of criminal and restorative justice and the differences in their practices. The traditional penal system of justice, criminal justice system and procedure in Hong Kong, alternative pathways and restorative justice practices will be introduced. The course also aims to provide students with an insight on how restorative justice approaches can be adopted in youth justice system.

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