DELINQUENCY & JUVENILE JUSTICE   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Greensburg Campus Catalog
   

SOC 1148 - DELINQUENCY & JUVENILE JUSTICE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to understand the nature of juvenile delinquency and the treatment of juveniles within the juvenile justice system. The course defines the term, juvenile delinquency, provides overview of theories of delinquency, as well as risk factors for delinquent behavior. It traces the history of the juvenile justice system and provides an overview of the various dispositions for adjudicated youth. Critical supreme court cases, involving juvenile offenders are also considered.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CJ 0002  or SOC 0020 


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