Juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice

Abstract

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Specifically, the nature and extent of delinquency, explanatory models and theories: the juvenile justice system; history, philosophy, and evaluation of the juvenile court, juvenile court practices and procedures; the role of the police officer and the correctional officer. This is a highly interactive class and will include class discussions that will require the participation of every member of the course.