CJC-125 Juvenile Justice

The course examines theories of causation relating to juvenile delinquency. Topics include the role of police, courts, corrections and community programs in delinquency prevention, control and treatment. Specific attention will be given to juvenile violent behavior and constitutional rights of the juvenile.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the function of the different components (Law Enforcement, Courts and Corrections) within the juvenile justice system.
2. Identify the constitutional rights of juveniles and the major court decisions that led to the creation of modern juvenile rights.
3. Describe experiences of professionals or individuals associated with the juvenile justice system by utilizing contemporary materials in the field of juvenile justice.
4. Identify and explain New York State specific laws and procedures related to juveniles.

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CJC 125: Juvenile Justice

Department

Social Science

Course Description

The course examines theories of causation relating to juvenile delinquency. Topics include the role of police, courts, corrections and community programs in delinquency prevention, control and treatment. Specific attention will be given to juvenile violent behavior and constitutional rights of the juvenile.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the function of the different components (Law Enforcement, Courts and Corrections) within the juvenile justice system.
2. Identify the constitutional rights of juveniles and the major court decisions that led to the creation of modern juvenile rights.
3. Describe experiences of professionals or individuals associated with the juvenile justice system by utilizing contemporary materials in the field of juvenile justice.
4. Identify and explain New York State specific laws and procedures related to juveniles.

Topic Outline

1. History of Juvenile 
2. Justice and Origins of the Juvenile Court
3. The Legal Rights of Juveniles 
4. Juveniles and the Police
5. Intake and Pre-adjudicatory Processing
6. Waivers and Other Alternatives 
7. Juvenile Probation & Community Based Corrections
8. Theories of Delinquency & Intervention Programs