Juvenile Justice
Examine societal explanations for and treatment of juvenile delinquents, including the role of various social institutions.
Lesson 1 : Children in Society
- Parens Patriae
- Adverse Social, School, & Family Conditions
Lesson 2 : Social Institutions
- Family
- School
- Peer Groups
- Community
- Protective Factors
Lesson 3 : Delinquency Theories
- Theory
- Differential Association
- Routine Activities
- Social Control
Lesson 4 : Policing
- Police Roles
- Legal Constraints
- Police Discretion
- Decisions
Lesson 5 : Key Actors
- Prosecutor
- Judge
- Defense Attorney
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Lesson 6 : Pretrial Court Procedures
- Detention Hearing
- Initial Hearing
- Waiver Hearing
Lesson 7 : Adjudication
- Juvenile Justice Process
- Due Process Rights
- Legal & Ethical Restraints
Lesson 8 : Disposition Decision
- Child’s Best Interest v. Societal Protection
- State Laws & Customs
- Community Resources
Lesson 9 : Corrections
- Child’s Best Interest v. Societal Protection
- State Laws & Customs
- Community Resources
Subject Matter Experts
Michael P. Brown, Ph.D.
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