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2012-2013 Official General Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CRJ 115 - Juvenile Justice System


Overview of the juvenile system, including the history, process, status and philosophy of the juvenile court.  Law enforcement handling of juveniles, various theories of delinquency causation, correctional programs and alternative methods of dealing with juvenile offenders.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the differences between delinquency, statusus offenses, and inadequate parental care.
2.  Explain the theories behind delinquent behavior.
3.  Map out the functions of the police in regard to juvenile delinquency.
4.  Describe the welfare and probation services made available to delinquent children and their parents.
5.  Demonstrate the legal issues involved in dealing with delinquent behavior as it relates to the criminal justice.
6.  Identify service providers that deal with treatment plans to reunite families and prevent further juvenile misconduct.
7.  Give examples of juvenile misconduct.
8.  List the programs in schools that are available to help prevent school violence.
9.  Explain the prosecutorial decision making process in juvenile court.
10.  Describe the “parens patriae” concept.
11.  List juvenile community-based alternatives to prison-bound wayward youth.
12.  List and explain the different goals of juvenile corrections.