CRJ 2111 - Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Sullivan County Community College

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Description:

Students examine the history, philosophy and practice of juvenile justice in the United States. The course includes a discussion of theories of delinquency causation, prevention and control. Students survey practices and procedures used by police, courts and corrections to prevent and control youth crime and delinquency. The role of the school, the family, the community, and the culture in defining, causing, and controlling juvenile misconduct are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on a comparison of juvenile and adult handling at all levels of criminal justice intervention and treatment. Prerequisites: CRJ 1115

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunysullivan.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 434-5750

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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