CJS2085 — Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
CJS 2085 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency CJS 2085 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course is an introductory survey of the juvenile justice system with specific coverage of terminology, laws, and procedures unique to the juvenile in the system. This course also covers theories of delinquency, delinquent acts, corrective actions, custody, and disposition. MnTC Goals None Major Content The historical development of delinquency and the juvenile justice system Juvenile crime: measurement and analysis Theoretical explanations for juvenile offending Female delinquency Schools, school crimes and student rights Classification of delinquency Victimization of juveniles The juvenile justice process Juveniles and peace officers Juvenile court structure and process: intake, diversion, and restorative justice Legal rights for juveniles: adjudication, disposition and appeal Juvenile correctional process and institutions Juvenile parole, group homes, and adoption Delinquency prevention and treatment for juveniles Juvenile punishment versus rehabilitation Child custody: parents versus the state Learning