AJ 8 - JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES

    Recent Professors
    T. Jones
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2024, Spring 2023
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2024 Sections
    View Spring 2024 sections of AJ 8
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course provides a thorough introduction to the juvenile justice system. The course addresses the history and philosophy of juvenile law and delinquency; the role of police in handling juvenile offenders and preventing and repressing delinquency; the ability of the police and juvenile justice system to adapt to changing youth criminal patterns; techniques and procedures involved in apprehending young offenders and prosecuting juvenile cases; and the relationship between community agencies, the police, and juvenile justice resources, with special emphasis on California. C-ID: AJ 220
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:30am–12:45pm