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LAWE 250 - Juvenile Delinquency


3 hrs (Sem II)
This course provides an introduction to the structure and operation of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Responsibilities of the juvenile police officer, juvenile court, child protective service worker, and juvenile probation officer will be examined. Emphasis is placed on the types and causes of juvenile delinquency, while using practical application to understand the goal of the juvenile system in the United States.  3 lecture hours.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101  or higher.