SOCJ 216 Juvenile Justice

This course provides a detailed overview of the history and development of the juvenile justice system in the United States, in addition to examining its current structure and relationship to the adult criminal justice system.  Landmark United States Supreme Court cases influencing the evolution of juvenile justice in America will be studied.  Current issues and trends in Juvenile Justice reform will also be explored.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

SOC 111 (Grade of 'C' or higher) and SOCJ 150 (Grade of 'C' or higher)

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD)

Notes

Academic Level: 130-UG Level 3 Intermed/Advanc

Modalities: In Person