We will take a social justice approach in examining and critiquing issues in juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. We will analyze the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency including its intersection with race/ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, and sexual orientation. Further, we will explore the history, evolving philosophy, contemporary organization, processes, and functions of the American juvenile justice system. Topics include, but are not limited to, survey of juvenile law, comparative analysis of adult and juvenile systems, and prevention of juvenile delinquency.
Prerequisites
CLS 105 or permission of the instructor
Semester Offered
Fall of even-numbered years