JLC-368 Juvenile Delinquency: Causes, Prevention and Treatment (3)

This course examines issues around juvenile delinquency by investigating the fundamental definitions of who is a juvenile and what conduct constitutes delinquency. It considers causes and correlates that explain why some juveniles engage in delinquency and others do not. It explores prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts. The course particularly emphasizes examining and assessing effective policies established in response to juvenile delinquency. Additional special topics may include school violence and the juvenile justice system. Usually Offered: spring.