LAJ 342 - Juvenile Justice Process

Description:
Includes historical, ideological development of juvenile justice process; analyses policies, mechanisms; examines integrated network of agencies; examines juvenile law, rights, treatment; examines current research. LAJ 300 is recommended.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Know the historical development of juvenile justice
Know the historical development of policies, laws and practices of juveniles justice
Know current practice and law with respect to juvenile justice
Learn a basic understanding of the system of juvenile justice and its components
Complete a research assessment and evaluation of juvenile justice and juvenile justice process

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/3/2000