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Dec 26, 2024
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JM 734 - Mental Health Issues in Justice Management (3 units)
Examination of selected issues confronting the criminal justice system today such as criminalization of the mentally ill, diagnosis and screening, forced psychotropic medication, and re-entry.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the risk and protective factors associated with Juvenile delinquency and mental health concerns.
2. critically analyze factors associated with disproportionate numbers of ethic, minority, and disability groups who are adjudicated delinquent and the relationship to various mental health issues.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the social and educational characteristics of chronic and serious youth offenders, including those with disabilities and special education needs.
4. critically evaluate different juvenile justice programs as to their effectiveness with juvenile delinquents. This includes: (a) the adequacy of the research and knowledge base; (b) the range of applicability; (c) the value and ethical issues, including the student’s own value system; and (d) the policy implications involved in delivery of mental health services to juvenile delinquents.
5. demonstrate an understanding of how to adapt juvenile justice program models and strategies to meet the unique needs of persons from diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, developmental level, age and national origin.
6. identify and objectively discuss the current critical mental health issues associated with the justice system.
7. demonstrate a working knowledge of the impact of the topic on the justice system and the public.
8. identify and discuss the alternative courses of action available Juvenile Court System to provide quality services for this difficult population.
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