TransfermaticHS at Saddleback College

    HS 187 - JUVENILE VIOLENCE, GANGS, AND VICTIMIZATION

    Recent Professors
    L. Jimenez, G. Henderson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Reviews the history of juvenile violence in the United States to its present day escalation. Theories of causative factors related to genetics, sociocultural transmission, psychology, behavior, parricide and substance abuse will be presented and assessed. The role of the juvenile justice system, gang cultures, and victimization will be examined. Addresses pragmatic solutions for lowering juvenile violence.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:00am–10:50am