CJ 115 - Juvenile Justice Administration

Institution:

New Jersey City University

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the study of the juvenile justice system and its administration. Emphasis is placed on contemporary American juvenile justice, the processes within the system and how the system functions in the management, control, care and treatment of status offenders, juvenile offenders, dependent children and neglected children. Further emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency, theories of causation, current trends and issues.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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