CJ 201 - Juvenile Justice

Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
This course gives students an overview of the American juvenile justice system, in terms of both philosophy and practice. It examines the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, the juvenile adjudication process, and juveniles remanded to the adult criminal justice system. This course also looks at institutionalization, rehabilitation, the treatment of juveniles, and the future of juvenile justice in America.
Recommended: CJ 100
Prerequisite: WR 060 or placement
Term(s) Offered: Winter
Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.