Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Winter 2004

Abstract

Course syllabus for CJUS 430A Critical Issues in Juvenile Justice

Course description: An examination of the critical issues and special problems challenging the contemporary juvenile justice system. The topics will include an analysis of youth violence; gang violence; school crime; teenage pregnancy; juvenile victimization; child poverty, abuse, neglect, and homelessness; the child welfare system; and teen substance abuse. Factors in American society that generate or influence delinquency and dependency will be also be explored.

Comments

CJUS 430A

Instructor's first name derived from other syllabi in the series.

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