LS 340 - Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Milligan College

Subject:

Description:

This course explores all phases of the contemporary juvenile justice system and examines the nature of delinquency, classifications of juvenile offenders, alternative explanations for juvenile misconduct, juvenile courts and juvenile rights, treatment and corrections. Major court rulings that have shaped contemporary juvenile justice will be presented as well. Students will also have the opportunity to observe parts of the juvenile justice system first-hand by attending a juvenile court session and visiting a correctional facility for adjudicated delinquents.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.milligan.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 461-8700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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