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Sep 27, 2024
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CRJ 437 - Theories of Delinquency Prevention and Control (3 units)
Decision-making processes; theories of delinquent behavior; court decisions and problems affecting the administration of justice during childhood and adolescence.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify the primary criminal justice theories used to control juvenile behaviors, apply those policies to current social problems.
2. Students will be able to understand the history of the juvenile justice system, and identify the aspects of the modern juvenile justice system that are the result of past procedures and administrative decisions.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the flaws, weaknesses, and paradoxes inherent in the current juvenile justice system.
4. Students will be able to articulate understanding of the complex ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity issues in juvenile justice.
5. Students will be able to condense and synthesize empirical information taken from multiple academic sources.
6. Students will be able to name and identify the key elements from the classic court cases dealing with juvenile justice, and identify the impact these cases had on current juvenile justice policies and practices.
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