Description
This course examines the origins of the juvenile justice system, its function in current American society, and compares it to the adult criminal justice system. This course will explore theories of delinquency, including risk factors, intervention, and treatment strategies. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to identify the components of the juvenile justice system, differentiate between juvenile and adult criminal justice systems and analyze delinquency through from the perspective of various theories. The student will be able to identify risk factors and analyze ethical and critical issues facing the juvenile justice system. Prerequisite: CJU 110 or departmental approval.