CJ& 106: Introduction to Juvenile Justice

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Class Program

Criminal Justice

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092420

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Course covers the elements, functions and purpose of juvenile law. Arrest, detention, petition, records, interviewing, interrogation, overview of contributing factors to delinquency and the officer's role in prevention are emphasized.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain the difference between juvenile justice and adult corrections.

Counsel juvenile offender and parents about the arrest and court process.

Debate the adversarial concepts of the juvenile justice system.

Core Topics

Theory and Concepts of the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Law and the court system
The booking process
Gangs