CJS 2085 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3
Course Description: This course is an introductory survey of the juvenile justice system with specific coverage of terminology, laws, and procedures unique to the juvenile in the system. This course also covers theories of delinquency, delinquent acts, corrective actions, custody, and disposition.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950   with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940   with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950   with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090   with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051   with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052   with a grade of C or higher.

Major Content

1. The historical development of delinquency and the juvenile justice system
2. Juvenile crime: measurement and analysis
3. Theoretical explanations for juvenile offending
4. Female delinquency
5. Schools, school crimes and student rights
6. Classification of delinquency
7. Victimization of juveniles
8. The juvenile justice process
9. Juveniles and peace officers
10. Juvenile court structure and process: intake, diversion, and restorative justice
11. Legal rights for juveniles: adjudication, disposition and appeal
12. Juvenile correctional process and institutions
13. Juvenile parole, group homes, and adoption
14. Delinquency prevention and treatment for juveniles
15. Juvenile punishment versus rehabilitation
16. Child custody: parents versus the state

1. explain the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system and its legal and procedural frameworks.

2. describe key operational terms and concepts of the juvenile justice courts and juvenile justice process.

3. describe the differences among types of crimes and how some young people are both more at risk and disproportionately involved in the juvenile justice system.

4. describe actions that are required when processing juveniles.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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