CRJ 201 - Juvenile Delinquency

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course surveys of the causes of delinquency in children, focusing upon research and the major theories that have been proposed as explanations of delinquent behaviors. The course will also consider the control and prevention of delinquency through policies and programs of the juvenile justice system.
Competencies

Evaluate juvenile delinquency from a legal and sociological perspective
1. Recognize the historical development of juvenile delinquency
2. Compare and contrast adult and juvenile justice system
Assess the differences between crime and delinquency
1. Differentiate between sources of data
2. Analyze techniques for measuring juvenile delinquency.
3. Summarize juvenile crime trends
Examine the theories of delinquency causation and understand the significance of delinquency within society’s context.
1. Discuss theories of delinquency impact on policy and programs
2. Describe theories of delinquency support by empirical evidence
Assess roles of juvenile justice system
1. Illustrate the interaction of juvenile offenders with law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
2. Identify juvenile control, prevention, and treatment programs
Evaluate student’s own collaboration skills within a project-based learning activity
1. Demonstrate teamwork skills
2. Create a respectful and constructive environment with others
Assess ethical dilemmas in the areas of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice
1. Recall the major ethical systems
2. Describe ethical decision-making steps and application

Competencies Revised Date: 2019