CCJ 3670 Juvenile Delinquency

This course gives an overview of juvenile offending. It covers the nature, extent, causes, and patterns of juvenile delinquency and status offending. The course also gives an overview of juvenile justice. It covers the structure and functioning of the juvenile justice system and the role of the community in responding to juvenile offending. Included are discussions of major debates and controversies surrounding juvenile offending and justice.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010 OR CCJ 2610
Credits: 3.0