CRJ 210 - The Juvenile and the Law

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of the juvenile justice system. This process is examined from initial custody to disposition, both from a historical and modern perspective.

Prerequisite(s): Take CRJ 101 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:
Students will learn the concepts of the Juvenile Justice System, how it applies to different situations. It will study the history and evaluation of the juvenile court, court practices, prevention and intervention policies, police procedures, Juvenile Corrections among other topics.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Differentiate between types of juvenile offenders, including delinquent and status offenders.
Identify at least 3 Supreme Court decisions involving juvenile legal rights.
Analyze the differences between the juvenile court system and the adult criminal court system.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
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IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027