CSJ 315 Youth, Crime and Justice

Students will explore the American juvenile justice system, focusing on understanding and empathy for youth who encounter it and examining the root causes of juvenile delinquency. Students will analyze child development theories and the role of institutions in shaping youth behavior. Students will analyze the role of race, class, ethnicity, gender, power, and privilege in shaping legal and social responses to delinquency. Students will critically assess the effectiveness of legal, social, and political strategies in addressing and preventing delinquency.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None