CRJU 3352:Juvenile Justice

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRJU 1101
This course focuses on the juvenile justice system including the processing of juvenile offenders from the delinquent act through disposition and discharge. The nature and extent of juvenile delinquency and theories of delinquency are also addressed. Emphasis is placed on the historical purpose of the juvenile court, the effects of the due process revolution on the juvenile justice system, and current research and trends related to juvenile delinquency and justice.