CRIM 120 - Juvenile Justice

Number of Credits: 3
Juvenile Justice is a comprehensive study of the prevention, detection, and correction of juvenile delinquency. The course includes a study of Maryland laws relating to young offenders, police procedures dealing with youth and the Juvenile Court process. The course also studies the processes of juvenile justice intake, assessment, community programs and the institutional treatment of youth. (Spring term) Three hours lecture. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Complete written and oral assignments requiring the application and explanation of course topics. (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4, GE5, GE6, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
Explain the juvenile process from custody to disposition. (GE1, GE7, PG1, PG3)
Explore and discuss the causes of juvenile delinquency. (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG4)
Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and roles of the workers in juvenile court proceedings. (GE1, GE2, GE4, GE7, PG1, PG3)
Discuss juvenile corrections including their purposes and limitations. (GE1, GE2, GE5, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
Explain the problems inherent in the juvenile justice system and the means available to correct those problems. (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE4, GE5, GE6, GE7, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)