CJ210 — Juvenile Delinquency & Justice
CJ210 - Juvenile Delinquency & Justice CJ210 - Juvenile Delinquency & Justice 3 Credit(s) Low-risk youth entering a high-risk system that makes them worse - the costs begin to outweigh the benefits. Delinquent youth in the juvenile justice system confront changed circumstances that call into question legal precedents courts have followed for years. You will study Juvenile Delinquency and Justice to be informed about adolescent development and juvenile offenders, critique cases, and consider current controversies. Current social trends in juvenile crime, gang activity, and premeditated violence will be discussed in this course. As an introduction to the American system of juvenile justice, we will cover the relationships between juveniles and the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, juvenile diversion programs, courts, probation and parole, service organizations, and the correctional system. You will examine the historical precedents and philosophical reasons for treating juveniles differently from adults and review empirical evidence about child development that can illuminate the reasons for their special status within the system. We will study the major theories that have been proposed as explanations of delinquent behavior and will also provide a detailed overview of the juvenile justice system, from its beginnings to the current state of the institution. Book Requirements: N Transfer: N