CJ 612 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

3 Credit(s)

This course is designed as a comprehensive examination of juvenile justice and delinquency in the United States. The course focuses on causes of juvenile delinquency and philosophies at work in the juvenile justice system. The course explores the response of law enforcement, courts, and the correctional system to juvenile offenders. Topics include gangs, violent offenders, drug offenses, pre-trial diversion programs, and probation or community-based sanctions for juvenile offenders.
Prerequisite(s): None.