CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System

Institution:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Provides an overview of the juvenile justice system in the United States, including theories of juvenile delinquency, justice system policy toward juvenile offenders, the structure of juvenile courts, juvenile detention, and juvenile rehabilitation efforts, emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying the Texas Family Code, Title III to juveniles processed through Texas juvenile courts. Lec 3, Cr 3.

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.UTB.EDU

Phone Number:

(956) 882-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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