CJ& 106 Juvenile Justice (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly CJ 115
Course Description
A historical and ideological examination of the juvenile justice system in the United States; analysis of policies, practices, laws, treatments, rights, current research, partner agencies, and their impact upon crime, juveniles, and the community.
Course Content
A. Juvenile justice system terminology
B. History and evolution of the juvenile justice system
C. Theories and psychological foundations of delinquent behavior
D. Influence of social, economic, personal and demographic factors on delinquent behavior
E. Differences between the adult and juvenile justice systems
F. Laws, procedures, prevention programs and agencies of the juvenile justice system
G. Roles, responsibilities, and discretionary powers of juvenile justice professionals
H. Diversion program efficacy
I. Evolution of juvenile justice system procedure
J. Media’s influence on societal views of the juvenile justice system
K. The juvenile justice system as viewed through an intersectional and multicultural perspective
Student Outcomes
1. Analyze the components and processes of the United States juvenile justice system.
2. Communicate diverse perspectives and impacts of the juvenile justice system on groups of people through a historical, intersectional, and multicultural lens.
3. Analyze contemporary issues, (e.g. recidivism, diversion programs, alternative sentencing), in the juvenile justice system through an intersectional and multicultural lens.
4. Compare the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems.
5. Reflect on one’s own positionality and biases and how these impact their views of the juvenile justice system.
Degree Outcomes
Programs Outcome: Graduates will critically evaluate past, present and future discrimination and privilege of individuals, societies, groups and institutions.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1. Essay 2. Paper 3. Objective Test 4. Oral Presentation 5. Group Project 6. Group Activity 7. Role Play 8. Self-evaluation 9. Class Discussion 10. Instructor Evaluation 11. Portfolio 12. Presentation 13. Seminar 14. Learning Lab 15. Peer Evaluation
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