Program Overview

University Program Information: Criminology, Criminal and Medical Law, Juvenile Criminal and Penal Law at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Dr. Hauke ​​Brettel. The program encompasses various aspects of criminology, criminal law, and medical law, with a focus on juvenile justice and penal law. ### Program Structure The program includes a range of courses and seminars, such as: - Criminological basics - Applied criminology - Seminar applied criminology - Juvenile criminal law - Penal law - Medical criminal law - Exercise in the compulsory area - Exercise in the elective area - Exercise for advanced students in criminal law - Doctoral seminar - Introduction to the minor in criminal justice - Working group criminal procedure law for minor students - Legal basics of expert work (ZiF) - Interdisciplinary criminal law seminar / Psychology in criminal law - Experts in criminal proceedings - Interdisciplinary narcotics criminal law - Forensic seminar - ZP Criminal Law III - Criminal defense - Tutorial: Examination in the focus study criminal justice (compulsory area and compulsory elective area criminology) - Seminar Current problems of criminal law in the healthcare system ### Research Areas The program is supported by various research projects, including:    - Criminologically based intervention     - Residential group concept KonTrakt     - Criminologically based social training (KrimST)     - Respect as an answer and principle (RAP)     - Supportive group culture (Positive Peer Culture)     - Defense in the matter of Café Balance, Mainz ### ZiF certificate The program offers a ZiF certificate, which is awarded to students who complete a series of courses and demonstrate in-depth knowledge at the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, legal dogmatics, and criminology. The ZiF certificate is available to students of law, psychology, criminology, and the Bachelor's program in criminal justice. ### Team The program is led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Hauke ​​Brettel and supported by a team of researchers and lecturers, including: - Heide Zweyer - Dr. Christoph Schallert - Dr. Barbara Horten Schindler - Christian Steffan - Marc Tries - Johannaschläger - Raphael Blum The team also includes student and freelance researchers, as well as former team members. ### Former Team Members The program has been previously led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Bock, who passed away on October 27, 2021. His research focus and publications are still available for reference. ### Additional Information The program is part of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and is subject to the university's regulations and guidelines. The program's website provides additional information on the courses, research areas, and team members.