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International Criminal Justice
War crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide harm people, disrupt societies, and endanger global peace and security. In the recent decade, the international community has expressed its clear desire to end such atrocities and to prosecute those responsible. But designing effective “real-world” response strategies and understanding the underlying human behavior remain extremely challenging. Onl...
War crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide harm people, disrupt societies, and endanger global peace and security. In the recent decade, the international community has expressed its clear desire to end such atrocities and to prosecute those responsible. But designing effective “real-world” response strategies and understanding the underlying human behavior remain extremely challenging. Only a multidisciplinary approach has any hope of success. This course is the first of its kind to take up that gauntlet. It introduces students to the basics of international criminal law, critically assesses modes of investigation, reflects on why perpetrators commit atrocities, and discusses the value of alternative responses like truth commissions and amnesties. Together with a group of expert l...
Program Highlights
Analyze and critically assess the nature and origins of international criminal justice.
Understand and distinguish between the most important legal concepts.
Recognize and comprehend the most relevant criminological theories to explain the occurrence of mass atrocities.
Compare the advantages and drawbacks of the various modes of transitional justice.
Quick Details
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Summer
- Criminology
- Law
- All Nationalities
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Life changing experience
July 13, 2018by: Vanesa - United StatesProgram: International Criminal JusticeI loved VU summer program . I was able to learn a lot in a two weeks course. The lectures were amazing and were given by people that works at the ICC or ICCY an others :) you get to ask a lot of questions and get the real answers of how things works there .
It's a beautiful life
July 11, 2018by: Anisha Das - IndiaProgram: International Criminal JusticeWhen you come to Europe with an ambitious course as mine, your expectations are beyond imaginations. I was one of those people as well. But, if your expectations are actually met with? That's the real question. Actually, if you are coming to VU for a summer school programme, be ready this could surpass all your expectations. The professors are informative and really intelligent. They also appreciate participation from the students. The classes were very interesting and we have the space to engulf in all the knowledge they are trying to impart. Both thr excursions to Hague and even the Paint ball experience was fantastic. If I look back in time, this is going to be one of the most interesting part of my life.
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Locations
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Criminology
- Law
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Program Activity Costs
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
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