FOR 7440 - Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency

(2 units)

The status of the juvenile offender in the legal system and the needs of these offenders will be considered. Theories of delinquency will be explored as will evaluation, treatment, and consultation issues. The student should leave this course with an understanding of the unique way in which juvenile delinquents are managed (in terms of assessment, evaluation, intervention, and adjudication) as they participate in the various stages of the legal system.