CRJ 8030 - Improving Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

A modern examination of juvenile justice issues in America, students will examine the literature surrounding the relationship between the drop in crime and increase in punishment, encounters with police on the street and in schools, solitary confinement, and use of residential placements. Contemporary problems, such as private correctional facilities and the Pennsylvania scandal will be addressed. Finally, students will have the opportunity to study, discuss, and critique National Institute of Justice and the National Academy of Sciences reports on reform.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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