CJ 250 - Juvenile Justice

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements that make up the juvenile justice system.
   1. Define juvenile delinquency.
   2. Describe how crime is measured in our society.
   3. List and analyze the factors (variables) used to conduct research in the area of delinquency.
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical origins of the juvenile court.
   5. Explain the legal and philosophical foundations of the court.
   6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the juvenile court, both past and present.
   7. Contrast and compare historical and contemporary juvenile court philosophies.
   8. Differentiate between status offenses, delinquent acts, and criminal acts.
2. Analyze the conceptual frameworks of criminologist theories used to explain crime.
   1. Define what theory is and how theories are constructed.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the leading theories related to juvenile crime.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact that social institutions have on delinquent behavior
   4. Apply appropriate theoretical constructs in order to explain delinquency.
3. Analyze the significance of landmark court cases.
   1. Describe and assess the significance of leading court cases related to the juvenile system.
   2. Explain the significance of recent case law and its effect on the juvenile system.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the juvenile court system.
   1. Describe the major components of the juvenile court process
   2. Explain the differences between the varying punishment and rehabilitative methods within the juvenile court system.
   3. Describe what happens during a preliminary hearing.
   4. Explain how a juvenile case is processed through the juvenile court system.