Juvenile Delinquency

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An inquiry into the causes of juvenile delinquency and the social and psychological factors involved in the predictive studies and theories concerning the development of delinquency. Topics also include formation of youth gangs, methods of coping the gang activity, the types of crime committed by children and youths, narcotics problems, neglected and retarded children, the youthful offender and wayward minor, the operation of the Children's Court, crime prevention programs. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and SOCI 101 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3