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The sociological and social psychological factors involved in delinquent behavior. The material is considered within the framework of definition, extent, causation, and accountability and the reaction to the problem of juvenile delinquency. Cross-listed as SOC 373.
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Differential procedures and perceptions of the criminal justice system for the juvenile offender. Prevention and control of delinquency; theoretical models, defl ection away from institutionalization. Discrete relationships between the community, the victim and the juvenile offenders. Prerequisite: CJ/SOC 373 or consent of the instructor.
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An analysis of probation, parole, and other forms of community-based correctional programs. Constitutional legal and political questions as well as the efficacious-ness of community-based corrections. Prerequisites: CJ 110, or consent of the in-structor
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This interdisciplinary team-taught course will examine the issues surrounding juveniles and the juvenile justice system. It will encompass an overview of the juvenile diversion programs specifically addressing psychological and sociological developmental issues and how diversion techniques, including mentoring, may influence positive outcomes. Prerequisites: CJ 110, SOC 101, or PSYC 101, with one semester of mentoring experience with the mentoring program or consent of the instructors.
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This course views crime from the victim's perspective. Various types of victimization are dis-cussed along with an analysis of the putative victim. The legal rights of the victim and the vic-tim's relationship with the criminal justice system are explored through first person accounts and current legislation. The student leaves this course with an in-depth understanding of what it means to be a true victim, as well as the criminal justice systems responsibility to that victim. Prerequisite: SOC 101, CJ 110, or consent of the instructor
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This course covers the various street gangs in the United States. Special emphases placed on their origins, style, mode of operation and societal reaction including efforts to change gang behavior and reintegrate former members back in to society.
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Survey of relationships between and among police, the community and the citizen; analysis of community relations, citizen complaints; analysis of frustrations arising from police-minority encounters; attitude formation and modification; critical examinations of the stereotypes of police and the community about each other; civil disorders and disobedience; police deviance. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and CJ 110, or consent of the instructor.
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Examination of the basic principles of organization and management theory as applied by the police administrator. Emphasis will be on the systems approach theory to organization and administration. The individual, groups, communications flow, decision making, and policy and procedures within the police organizations will be explored and analyzed. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major or minor and at least a junior standing, or consent of the instructor.
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This course examines various aspects of juvenile justice and its application in the court system. Topics include the philosophy of the juvenile justice system, the jurisdiction of juvenile courts and its relation to status offenders, delinquents, and dependent children. The juvenile court systems use of intake and diversion will be discussed along with the role of police, prosecutors and defense counsel. Certification, i.e., the process of transferring a juvenile from juvenile court to adult court, will also be examined along with the attendant legal rights which accompany juveniles who find themselves in the system. Prerequisites: CJ 373 or consent of the instructor.
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