Juvenile Justice Systems

Catalog description

PREREQUISITES: CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Examination of the philosophy and theory behind the juvenile justice system and its component parts or systems. Analysis of the police response to juvenile delinquency followed by the role of the prosecuting attorney, juvenile court personnel, juvenile correctional facilities, and community-based programs designed for juvenile offenders. The primary focus of attention will be on the level of integration of these systems into a coherent system of justice that effectively and equitably responds to juvenile crime. The level of cooperation and coordination existing between the various component parts of the juvenile justice system will be critiqued, and the effectiveness of the juvenile system as a whole will be evaluated. Also includes the role of the juvenile justice system within the context of social, political, and economic inequality.