Children and the Law

Catalog description

This course examines the issues, policies, and procedures within the criminal justice system as they pertain to children. Topics include the interrelationship between police, probation, juvenile court, and juvenile corrections system, and how these entities work together to achieve juvenile justice and rehabilitation of the child. The course further takes an in-depth look at the rights and protections afforded to minors under common law doctrine, federal constitutional principles, and legislative enactments. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the MSCJ Program