Center for Social Concerns

Lives in the Balance—Youth, Violence, and Society Seminar

CSC 33980 / PSY 23095

Immersion Dates: NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Size: 12 students
Cost: $265

Course Overview
This seminar examines the world of youth impacted by violence, either as victims or as perpetrators, with a focus on Indiana. This seminar is the result of a partnership between the Center for Social Concerns and the Indianapolis Peace Institute.

The class will meet for three sessions before leaving for Indianapolis. During the week of immersion, you will be residing at the Peace House—the residential component of the Indianapolis Peace Institute in downtown Indianapolis—and visiting with various youth related organizations, government entities and officials, and schools.

Topics you will explore include:

• the juvenile justice system,
• the education system,
• illegal immigration, human trafficking and slavery,
• the impact of violence on the development of youth, and
• the role of irresponsible environmental practices on youth.

Central throughout these topics will be advocacy work that is being done in these areas and what role participants could play in bringing about change. Participants will also be looking at various solutions that are already in place around these issues. Readings and written analyses will augment the direct learning experience.

Seminar Learning Agreement