SOCI - 200. Juvenile Justice

3 credit(s)
This course traces the development of Juvenile Justice in America from the early 20th century to the present. Students will explore the “pendulum swings” of laws and policies that range from treating juveniles as victims of ill-equipped parenting to irredeemable “super predators” and worthy of life without parole. Special attention will be placed on: girls in the juvenile justice system, diversion programs for youth and the reentry experience for youth released from incarceration.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 190
Attribute: ARTS, JMN, NOEX