JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN PUERTO RICO

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This course presents a broad overview of juvenile delinquency in Puerto Rico, the United States and European countries. It relates the historical process of juvenile delinquency from a social, economic, and political perspective, and its evolution in our m odern society. The causes of crime are analyzed in the context of the family, school, and community. The focus is on delinquent behavior and due process of law as it is related to modern institutions. Students will analyze the social dimension of the problem of juvenile crime (prevention, treatment, and control), as well as the functions of the juvenile courts in Puerto Rico, United States and European nations.