LAW 7526 — Juvenile Courts: Delinquency, Abuse, Neglect
3 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Examines the evolution of the juvenile court system and issues related to juvenile justice and child welfare. Includes the study of procedural and substantive principles related to court subject matter including delinquency, youthful offender, status offense, and abuse and neglect jurisdiction. Focusing on connecting theory to practice, employs a contextual lens to consider the larger communities and systems that affect children, families, and public safety and the consequences of decisions and policies in and out of courtrooms. Related topics include adolescent development; racial, ethnic, and gender equity; access to educational and mental health services; and public health.