BCJ 210
Juvenile Justice
Online Course

BCJ 210 Juvenile Justice

3 Semester Units

Juvenile Justice explores the history of juvenile justice, the juvenile justice system, and special populations. It focuses on the system itself, the processes within it, and the young people who become involved in it. A historical view of the juvenile justice system and how it relates to the entire criminal justice system is also presented.

Course Objectives

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

  • Identify and define the study of juvenile justice and discuss its history as well as the origins of juvenile court.
  • Examine the various theories and research of juvenile crime and delinquency.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of processes related to juvenile justice including intake and processing, prosecutorial decision making, classification and preliminary treatment, and adjudication.
  • Discuss the practice of juvenile probation and juvenile corrections.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to juvenile justice.

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