CJS 4160 - Gangs and Juvenile Delinquent Group

Institution:

University of Detroit Mercy

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course explores the history of street gangs and other deviant social groups primarily in America. A wide array of criminological theories applicable to gang formation, expansion, and intervention will be reviewed. The influence of the family, media, peers, socioeconomic status, drugs, neighborhood affiliation, public housing, and schools on gang activity will be presented. An overview of the legal framework in which police and gangs interact along with the roles of the police, prosecutor, the juvenile court, and correctional personnel (e.g., security threat groups) will be presented. Course discussion will include significant policy implications due to gang violence. Students will obtain a working knowledge of gangs and develop skills at identification of at-risk children and learn methods for intervention.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.udmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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