CJU 141 - Delinquency & Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course will examine delinquency and our system of juvenile justice. The student will explore the nature, extent, and theoretical explanations of delinquency, as well as an overview of various agencies involved in handling the dependent and/or delinquent child. The course will also examine the role of the family, peers and school in the development of problem behavior. Other areas to be covered include: child abuse, police procedures, Pennsylvania's Juvenile Act and juvenile corrections.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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