Title

CRJU1112 - Juvenile Justice

API ID

Credits

2 (2/0/0)

Description

This course covers the study of juvenile delinquency, the theories of causation and the methods of corrections. It also examines the juvenile court and correctional systems. Minnesota juvenile law will be explored as it relates to the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training objectives.

Competencies

  1. Summarize definitions and concepts specific to juvenile justice.
  2. Explain the history and philosophy of an independent juvenile justice system.
  3. Identify procedural differences between juvenile and adult interaction.
  4. Explain laws and case law specific to juveniles.
  5. Examine theories specific to juvenile delinquency.
  6. Relate types, activities and reasons for the existence of gangs in our society.
  7. Identify the dispositions available to youthful offenders including extended juvenile jurisdiction, certification and restorative justice.
  8. Relate the levels of juvenile offenses and the appropriate use of detention or shelter care.