This course reviews and analyzes the codified aspects of the juvenile justice system. Study begins with the established of paternity and ends with reaching the age of eighteen, emancipation, marriage or certifying a juvenile to be treated as an adult under the Ohio Revised Code legally or in a criminal matter.
Emphasis is on critical thinking and legal analysis.
LO 1 Communication Competence Graduates can read, write, speak, and listen for a variety of purposes and audiences. They can use these skills to acquire, synthesize, summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information. LO 2 Critical Thinking Ability Graduates can analyze issues and theories rationally, logically, and coherently using both qualitative and quantitative information. LO 4 Ethical Foundations Graduates can examine life experiences and identify values which enhance life, leading to the development of well-founded moral principles, the ability to make ethical decisions, and a commitment to community service. Students recognize the significance and importance of community service.