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CJ 230 Juvenile Justice (3)
This course is designed to give students an insight into the Juvenile Justice Process by providing a comprehensive overview of how it operates in the United States. Upon completion of the course students will be able to discuss the history of the juvenile justice process in America; identify its key personnel, elements and procedures; identify the differences and similarities between the juvenile and adult justice system; identify and discuss the key legal decisions regarding juveniles; identify delinquency prevention programs and identify and explain the basic theories of juvenile delinquency.
