This course examines the juvenile offender, the delinquent subculture, and current theories relative to the causes of delinquency. Emphasis is on the influences of the family, the school, and the peer group. The rights of juvenile offenders and the Juvenile court process are also studied. Specific programs dealing with delinquents are evaluated. This course examines juvenile institutions.
Emphasis is on their history and development in the United States.
Correctional treatment, chronic delinquents, legal rights of the incarcerated, and juvenile follow-up care are also reviewed and their programs evaluated. This course is a study of the rules governing the admission of evidence in prosecuting a defendant. Topics included are the exclusionary rule, best evidence rule, and others. This course is a critical analysis of current issues, trends, new programs, and changes in various areas of the justice system including court decisions affecting the system. Students may also serve in internships in other law-related agencies, such as State Court Administrator's Office, Attorney General's Office, or law firm.