Discipline: Administration of Justice Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice 8


COURSE DESCRIPTION
8 Juvenile Law & Procedures Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
The organization, functions and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; the processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile case disposition; juvenile statutes and court procedures. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
The organization, functions and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

To provide a basic knowledge, appreciation, and an understanding
of juvenile law enforcement for those persons planning law
enforcement as a career.

To provide a basic knowledge of laws affecting juveniles.

To develop skills in analyzing and interpreting state laws and local
ordinances pertaining to the welfare of youth.

To develop an understanding of the aims and jurisdictions of
juvenile Bureaus, Probation Department, the Juvenile Court, and
the California Youth Authority.

To recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the community as
related to Delinquency Control and Prevention.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Understanding Juvenile Delinquency
  2. Basic Responsibility of Law Enforcement
  3. Legal Aspects of Delinquency Prevention
  4. Community Factors in Delinquency Control
  5. Miscellaneous Laws and Code Sections
  6. Research Paper
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture
  • Guest Speakers
  • Field Trips
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter
  • Written Examinations
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Peter and Lucille Kratcowski. Juvenile Delinquency. None ed. Prentice Hall, 0.
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