Juvenile Justice

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the juvenile justice system including the historical and philosophical roots of the system, sources of influence on youth development, the movement toward diversion and deinstitutionalization, police interaction, youth gangs, juvenile courts and due process, corrections and community intervention. This course also explores themes of abuse, neglect, status offenses, and delinquency. Offered even year, fall.


Credit hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • CJ100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Additional Prerequisites / Conditions:

Last updated: 08/07/2023