The course explains why juveniles turn to crime and why everyone has a role in supporting juvenile and preventing juvenile crime. We will examine the problem of juvenile delinquency; portrait of delinquency; causal factors; agencies of justice; treatment process; and programs for control and prevention. The course also examines youth crime, child victimization, and juvenile justice. Students will learn the processes by which specific behaviors are identified as delinquent, the historical evolution of juvenile justice, and current policies and practices. Pre-requisite: None

CILO-1: understand the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, causes of delinquency, and correlates of delinquent behavior CILO-2: understand the history and development of juvenile justice, police work with juveniles, juvenile court processes, and juvenile corrections.