CRJU 3331 Juvenile Justice

An overview of the nature, extent, types, theories, and causes of crime and delinquency. Other areas of study may include modern crime and delinquency preventions and methods of punishment and treatment of criminals.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Analyze the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency.
2. Differentiate between the varying causes of crime and delinquency amongst juveniles.
3. Analyze delinquency prevention tactics and measures for treatment of juveniles.
4. Differentiate between varying social reactions to juvenile delinquency.
5. Differentiate between developmental theories pertaining to juvenile delinquency.
6. Critically discuss gender’s impact on delinquency.
7. Critically discuss the family and delinquency.
8. Analyze juvenile gangs and subsequent delinquency.
9. Differentiate between varying forms of school violence.
10. Assess the impact of drug use on delinquency.
11. Evaluate juvenile delinquency prevention programs and procedures.
12. Contrast juvenile justice in the past to what it looks like today.
13. Evaluate police interaction with juveniles.
14. Evaluate the juvenile court process.
15. Evaluate juvenile corrections
16. Compare juvenile justice in the USA. to other countries.