Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - CRIM 416 D200

Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)

Current Issues in RJ

Class Number: 8022

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CRIM 101.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered change from term to term.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a course on praxis (the marriage of theory and practice) in the development and implementation of restorative justice in primary, secondary and tertiary education.  It will include an exploration of a range of models of restorative justice in educational setting, and the distinctive features of restorative justice in education, as compared to a criminal and juvenile justice.  Topics will include: the needs and experiences of students, school staff and parents; the role of the school administration; a comparison of the foundational pedagogy, values, skills and practices and outcomes of selected schools and school districts throughout the world.  An exploration of these models will allow us to critically consider their potential for restoring safe, nurturing and engaging schools and communities.

Grading

  • Paper – Field Study 25%
  • Participation – On-line/In-Class 25%
  • Group Project 25%
  • Final Independent Project 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

1. Brown, M. (2011). Creating Restorative Schools.  St. Paul, MN: Living Justice Press.

2. Evans, K. & Vaandering, D. (2016). The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education: Fostering Responsibility, Healing and Hope in Schools.  Intercourse, PA: Good Books.

3. Karp, D. (2013). The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities: Repairing Harm and Rebuilding Trust in Response to Student Misconduct.  Intercourse, PA: Good Books.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY: Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities, (MBC 1250 or Phone 778-782-3112) if you need or require assistance, not your individual instructors.  
  • N.B.: Students are reminded that attendance in the first week of classes is important. However, there are no tutorials in the first week.
  • ON CAMPUS COURSES ONLY: Assignments not submitted to the Professor/T.A. during class/office hours must be placed in the security box behind the General Office (ASSC 10125), or submitted as per Professor’s instructions for courses taking place at Surrey Campus. The assignment drop-off box is emptied Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. only and the contents are date stamped accordingly. No other department’s date stamp will apply (e.g. Library/Campus Security) and the School of Criminology is not responsible for assignments submitted any other way (e.g. slid under office doors). The University does NOT accept assignments by fax. 
  • A student must complete ALL aspects of a course (including assignments, exams, class participation, presentations, chat room components of Distance Education courses and other), otherwise he/she will receive a grade of N. 
  • E-mail policy for on campus courses only: The School of Criminology STRONGLY DISCOURAGES the use of e-mail in lieu of office hour visits. Criminology advises its instructional staff that they are NOT required to respond to student e-mails and that students wishing to confer with them should do so in person during scheduled meeting times.
  • The University has formal policies regarding intellectual dishonesty and grade appeals which may be obtained from the General Office of the School of Criminology.
  • Under GP18, the University has policies and procedures which respond to our obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to provide a harassment and discrimination free environment for the students, staff and faculty of this institution.  Members of this community have an affirmative obligation to safeguard the human rights of others.
UNIVERSITY POLICY FORBIDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE CLASSES ARE STILL IN SESSION.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS