SOCI 2140 - Juvenile Delinquency

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introduction to sociological theories that explain juvenile delinquency in the United States. The course will explore the history of the juvenile justice in the U.S. and the causes and solutions of juvenile delinquency. The course will also cover how the U.S. juvenile justice system works and how it is different from the adult criminal justice systems in the US. The course will examine policing of juvenile delinquents, juvenile rehabilitation, probation services, and approaches to address limitations of the current U.S. juvenile justice system.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOCI 1110

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Previously SOC 2212. Read more.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 05/25/2022 

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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