2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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CRM 462 - Juvenile Delinquency

Historical development of juvenile court; theoretical interpretations of delinquency; modern trends in prevention, treatment. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or SOC 100 or 150. Also listed as SOC 462. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the historical development of juvenile delinquency's creation, the establishment of juvenile justice systems, and the legal framework for juveniles' rights. 
  2. Analyze the patterned and systemic inequality present in juvenile justice systems, particularly with respect to race, class, and gender.
  3. Apply central theories of juvenile delinquency to current offending and victimization patterns in the US.



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