SOC* 241: Juvenile Delinquency

3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 211)
Examines the social aspects of juvenile delinquency and the pressures that cause this behavior to emerge. The organization, functions and jurisdiction of the juvenile court system, as well as processing, detention, case disposition and juvenile delinquency statutes, are examined.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101 or CJS* 101
Offered: Occasionally