CJS 210 — Juvenile Justice
/3 contact hours The course will examine the impact of family, school, community and abuse on the conduct of juveniles. Topics to be covered will include: the history of the juvenile justice system, including a review of the current status of the system and juvenile crime trend data; research examining the pathways that children and youth follow into delinquent behavior; theoretical approaches to delinquency, and the evolution of, and evidence behind, current policy and practice in the Juvenile Court System, juvenile corrections and probation. Gangs, delinquency, and violence in schools will also be studied. Prerequisite(s): CJS 101 or CJS 120 Core fulfilled: None CJS–230 – Police–Community Relations 3 credits/3 contact hours This course introduces police–community relations, examines trends, practices, social and individual effects of police work. Students will examine law enforcement operations, enforcement policy, and the different operations during civil disorders and disaster. The role of the police officer in achieving and maintaining public support, human relations, and positive relationships with violators and complainants will be covered. Prerequisite(s): CJS 101 Core fulfilled: None