This document provides an overview of a class on law and justice around the world. It discusses the challenge of juvenile delinquency and how systems balance rehabilitation and punishment. It outlines international standards and cultural influences on youth crime. Examples are given of juvenile justice approaches in countries like the UK, France, Germany, Japan, China, and Saudi Arabia that fall on different parts of the welfare vs justice spectrum. Discussion questions are posed about alternative ways to organize systems and balancing punishment and rehabilitation of youth.