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Jan 03, 2025
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JM 725 - Race and Gender in Juvenile Justice (3 units)
Overview of offender race and gender within crime and juvenile processing statistics. Emphasis on contributing factors for disparity, effectiveness of policies and programs addressing disparity.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the issue of race in the juvenile justice system.
2. demonstrate understanding of the issue of ethnicity in the juvenile justice system.
3. define and discuss the concept of racial disparities in juvenile justice.
4. analyze the racial and ethnic disparities in the offending and processing of youths in the American juvenile justice system.
5. demonstrate understanding of Juveniles in detention: How girls differ from boys.
6. demonstrate understanding of the gendered nature of risk factors for delinquency.
7. demonstrate understanding of the juvenile justice system serves the distinct needs of female offenders.
8. demonstrate understanding of the impact on mental health issues on minority and female processing in the juvenile justice system.
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