CJ 302 - The Juvenile Justice System

Institution:

Hilbert College

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the workings of the juvenile justice system. Students will be familiarized with relevant interactions of various agencies (e.g., the police, courts, department of corrections and other youth agencies and programs) with the youth of our society. Through class lectures and discussion students will be introduced to the problems encountered by the juvenile justice system and an evaluation of those practices which have been implemented to reduce delinquency. Lastly, the basic rights afforded youth with respect to their interactions with the criminal justice system will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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