The focus of this course is juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. In this class we will (1) explore the history of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system in the United States; (2) read and discuss current scholarship on how youth become involved in deviant/delinquent behavior; (3) identify and evaluate policy and practice efforts at preventing and addressing juvenile delinquency; and (4) engage with debates about the current state of the juvenile justice system. Spring semester.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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