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CJ 232 - Juvenile Justice in America


Credits: 3

An examination of the processes, issues, emerging trends, research base, and special challenges of juvenile justice in the United States. The course covers the history and philosophy of juvenile justice, current practices for processing youthful offenders, the detention of juveniles, the diversion of youth from the juvenile justice system, and describes the jobs and problems of juvenile justice system practitioners.