CJ 250 - Juvenile Justice

This course explores the juvenile justice system, focusing on the unique developmental, social, and legal factors that shape youth behavior and system responses. Students examine major theories that explain juvenile delinquency, compare the juvenile and adult justice processes, and analyze how social, environmental, and systemic influences contribute to youth vulnerability and exploitation. By the end of the course, students gain a multifaceted understanding of juvenile justice and vulnerabilities. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.