CRIJ 6310 Theories of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

The incidence, volume, extent, distribution, types, trends in juvenile crime; theories that explain individual and group forms of juvenile delinquency as they relate to individual, family, school, community, and societal causes; an overview of the juvenile cases and matters; victimization of juveniles and protective services available for them; correctional institutions, punishment, and rehabilitation programs for juveniles; critical evaluation of current practices in juvenile corrections; needed changes in the juvenile correctional system to rehabilitate offenders and help prevent juvenile delinquency.

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Criminal Justice

Offered

As scheduled