Juvenile Justice System

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A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of the police agencies, role of the correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will have basic understanding of the issues that cause juvenile delinquency and deviancy. The student will also learn state laws, Supreme Court decisions, and police policies and practices relating to delinquency. This knowledge will allow the student to function at a higher degree of competency in the workplace when dealing with juveniles.

Competencies:
A. The student will identify and describe contemporary theories relating to the causes of delinquencies.
B. Demonstrate verbally and in writing knowledge of laws, and Supreme Court decisions related to juvenile delinquency
C. Demonstrate overall knowledge of the juvenile system by passing a written exam to the satisfaction of the instructor

Required Textbooks

TBD.

Evaluation Standards

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

0-59 F

Course Progression

A. The student will identify and describe contemporary theories relating to the causes of delinquency
1. Biological Causes
2. Social Causes
3. Psychological Causes

B. The student will demonstrate verbally and in writing knowledge of laws, and Supreme Court decisions related to juvenile delinquency
1. Federal Laws
2. State Laws
3. Federal Cases
4. State Cases

C. The student will demonstrate overall knowledge of the juvenile justice system
1. Juvenile Crime Statistics
2. Theories on delinquency
3. The Juvenile Justice Process
4. Juvenile Court
5. Juvenile Procedure
6. Community Treatment Process
7. Juvenile Investigations

Instructional Methods

Lectures, discussions, films, assignments, quizzes, case law research, guest lecturers

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

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Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).