CJUS 430 - Critical Issues in Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

An examination of the critical issues and special problems challenging the contemporary juvenile justice system. The topics will include an analysis of youth violence; gang violence; school crime; teenage pregnancy; juvenile victimization; child poverty, abuse, neglect, and homelessness; the child welfare system; and teen substance abuse. Factors in American society that generate or influence delinquency and dependency will also be explored. Prerequisite: CJUS330 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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