AJ 20Juvenile Law

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This course is an examiation of the origin, development, and organization of the Juvenile Justice system as it evolved in the American Justice system. The course explores the theories that focus on Juvenile law, courts and processes and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles administered in the American Justice system; organization, function, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile case disposition; legal statutes, and court procedures.