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CRJ 637 - 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.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the primary criminal justice theories used to control juvenile behaviors, apply those policies to current social problems.
2. 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. demonstrate understanding of the flaws, weaknesses, and paradoxes inherent in the current juvenile justice system.
4. articulate understanding of the complex ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity issues in juvenile justice.
5. condense and synthesize empirical information taken from multiple academic sources.
6. 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.
7. formulate research ideas and plans on assigned topics in the course and complete an advanced research proposal, project, or series of shorter assignments.


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