Juvenile Justice&Delinquency

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the juvenile justice system in the United States. It critiques the problem of delinquency and the appropriate response to delinquency committed by juveniles. Students will explore the complexity of working with juveniles and families. Units cover topics such as juvenile mental health and substance abuse, juvenile gangs, detention, juvenile courts and police, and prevention and intervention policy. Offered fall and spring.