CRIM 30500 - Juvenile Justice

This course is designed to provide an overview of the justice system’s response to abused, neglected, and dependent children; juvenile misconduct; and delinquent behavior. An extensive review of the development of recent legal changes to the court, options for prevention, treatment of juvenile offenders, and possible system reforms.

Preparation for Course
P: CRIM 10100 with grade of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize and analyze information and concepts as they relate to juvenile justice.
2. Differentiate juvenile from adult criminal justice process.
3. Explain various theoretical approaches in juvenile delinquency causation.
4. Recognize and understand juvenile justice vocabulary.