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Juvenile Institutions And Juvenile Corrections In Nigeria

This course introduces students to the administration of juvenile justice in Nigeria, exploring its techniques and processes. It covers the meaning of juvenile justice, its background in Nigeria, and the history of child welfare. Students will examine the role of community and family, treatment methods in juvenile institutions, and non-institutional approaches. The course also addresses challenges such as overcrowding and considers the debate around abolishing the juvenile justice system.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Juvenile JusticeChild WelfareJuvenile DelinquencyNigerian LawRehabilitation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Juvenile Justice Administration

2

Child Welfare History

3

Treatment of Offenders

4

Juvenile Institutions

5

Non-Institutional Treatment

6

Rehabilitation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Social Worker

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Criminologist

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Probation Officer

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Juvenile Counselor

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Legal Aid

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementSocial ServicesCorrectional FacilitiesLegal AdvocacyChild Welfare

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Meaning of Juvenile Justice and the History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Topics

2 study hours
  • •Define juvenile justice and its historical context.
  • •Understand the legal framework governing juvenile justice administration.

Unit 2: Objectives of the Study

2 study hours
  • •Identify the objectives of studying juvenile justice.
  • •Understand the scope and importance of the subject.
Week
2

Module 1: Meaning of Juvenile Justice and the History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

6h

Unit 3: Main Concept of the Study

3 study hours
  • •Grasp the main concepts related to juvenile justice.
  • •Explore the key terminologies and principles.

Unit 4: Meaning of Juvenile Justice

3 study hours
  • •Define juvenile justice and its administration.
  • •Understand the rationale behind the juvenile justice system.
Week
3

Module 1: Meaning of Juvenile Justice and the History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

6h

Unit 5: Definition of the Administration of Juvenile Justice

3 study hours
  • •Define the administration of juvenile justice.
  • •Understand its components and processes.

Unit 6: Scope and Administration of Juvenile justice in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Examine the scope and administration of juvenile justice in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the Nigerian context of juvenile justice.
Week
4

Module 1: Meaning of Juvenile Justice and the History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

4h

Unit 7: The History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Explore the history of child welfare in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the background of juvenile justice administration.
Week
5

Module 1: Meaning of Juvenile Justice and the History of Child Welfare in Nigeria

6h

Unit 8: Juvenile Experience

3 study hours
  • •Discuss juvenile experiences within the justice system.
  • •Understand the challenges faced by juveniles.

Unit 9: Role of Community and the Family

3 study hours
  • •Examine the role of community and family in juvenile justice.
  • •Understand their impact on rehabilitation.
Week
6

Module 2: Treatment of Offenders and Juvenile Institutions

4h

Unit 4: Meaning of Treatment of Offenders and Juvenile Institutions

4 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of treatment of offenders and juvenile institutions.
  • •Explore different treatment approaches.
Week
7

Module 2: Treatment of Offenders and Juvenile Institutions

4h

Unit 5: The Remand Homes

4 study hours
  • •Examine the role and function of remand homes.
  • •Understand their significance in the juvenile justice system.
Week
8

Module 2: Treatment of Offenders and Juvenile Institutions

4h

Unit 6: The Foster Institutions

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the role and function of foster institutions.
  • •Understand their contribution to juvenile welfare.
Week
9

Module 2: Treatment of Offenders and Juvenile Institutions

4h

Unit 7: The Welfare Homes

4 study hours
  • •Examine the role and function of welfare homes.
  • •Understand their contribution to juvenile welfare.
Week
10

Module 3: After Care/Release Services for Juvenile Offenders

4h

Unit 3: Designing a Model System

4 study hours
  • •Design a model system for aftercare services.
  • •Understand the key components of an effective system.
Week
11

Module 3: After Care/Release Services for Juvenile Offenders

4h

Unit 4: Frame Work for Individual Treatment

4 study hours
  • •Develop a framework for individual treatment.
  • •Understand the principles of personalized care.
Week
12

Module 3: After Care/Release Services for Juvenile Offenders

4h

Unit 5: Case Management System and Monitoring Evaluation, Feedback, Improvement of ITP

4 study hours
  • •Understand the case management system.
  • •Learn how to effectively manage juvenile cases.
Week
13

Module 4: Juvenile Justice System and Critics of the System and Institution

8h

Unit 4: Critics of the System – Juvenile Justice System

4 study hours
  • •Analyze the critics of the juvenile justice system.
  • •Understand the arguments for and against the system.

Unit 5: Summary of the Topic Discussed

4 study hours
  • •Summarize the key points discussed about the juvenile justice system.
  • •Review the main arguments and perspectives.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the history of child welfare in Nigeria (Unit 7, Module 1).

2

Compare and contrast institutional vs. non-institutional treatment methods (Modules 2 & 5).

3

Develop case studies applying different treatment approaches to specific juvenile offender profiles (Modules 2 & 3).

4

Outline the arguments for and against abolishing the juvenile justice system (Unit 4, Module 4).

5

Practice applying the UN Standard Minimum Rules to hypothetical scenarios in Nigerian juvenile institutions (all modules).

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