CRJ 150 - Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

This course gives students an overview of American juvenile justice, in terms of both system and practice. It examines the juvenile offender, causes of juvenile crime, the juvenile court system, and juveniles in the adult court system. This course also looks at institutionalization, rehabilitation, the treatment of juveniles, and the future of juvenile justice in America. Topics examined include the history of juvenile justice in the United States; the history and impact of technology in juvenile justice; the juvenile justice system including juvenile court, adult court, and international juvenile justice; treatment of juvenile offenders relating to community-based programs, institutionalization and treatment technologies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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