Description:

This class will provide an analysis of detention procedures, disposition, custody and treatment of juvenile offenders throughout the United States with a specific interest in area systems. The origin and development of juvenile agencies, as well as the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile courts will be studied. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain and use appropriately the methodology in the prevention of juvenile delinquency, how to cope with it when it appears, minimize its untoward effects and inhibit the evolution of adult criminals in future years.
2. Describe, explain and compose, both general and specific, the legislative, executive and judicial processes; the incidence of crime; the enforcement agencies; and measures recommended for the prevention, identification and treatment of juvenile delinquency.
3. Explain the law, statutes and codes of the State of Kansas and the United States in general as they pertain to delinquency and the handling of juveniles in Johnson County, Kansas.
4. Define and explain those social forces and institutions which influence delinquent behavior and identify those agencies which contribute to the prevention, reformation and rehabilitation of the juvenile offender.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Scope of the Problem of Juvenile Delinquency
   A. Cite the facts and fallacies of juvenile delinquency.
   B. Define juvenile delinquency.
   C. Contrast various statistical measurements used in the field of
juvenile delinquency.

II. Personality Development
   A. Contrast the developmental process of a normal personality versus a
delinquent personality.
      1. Normal
      2. Delinquent
   B. Cite individual differences among delinquents.

III. Delinquency Characteristics
   A. Define social disorganization.
   B. Discuss lower-class and the integrated criminal community.
   C. Contrast middle-class and upper-class delinquency.

IV. Family Problems
   A. Describe the family setting in delinquency.
   B. Contrast delinquency of girls and delinquency of boys.

V.Patterns of Delinquency I
   A. List and discuss offenses injurious to others.
   B. List and discuss offenses injurious to delinquent.

VI. Patterns of Delinquency II
   A. Define drug abuse.
   B. List and categorize dangerous drugs.
   C. Overview volatile chemicals.
   D. Discuss characteristics of each of the following:
      1. Marijuana
      2. LSD
      3. Narcotics
      4. Control
      5. Detection
      6. Definitions
      7. Glossary

VII. Group and Isolated Delinquencies
   A. Contrast group, isolated and the non-delinquent acts.
   B. Overview legal aspects of juvenile operations by the police.

VIII. Review the Police Role in Dealing with Delinquency

IX. Organization for Control
   A. Review where juvenile units fit into department organization.
   B. Describe selection and training of personnel.
   C. Explain the Delinquency Control Institute.
   D. Cite and describe short-term institutes.
   E. Discuss federal training grants.
   F. Review steps for organizing in-service training.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

      Four announced examinations
      Unannounced quizzes
      In-class and homework assignments
      Term project
      Two article reviews

Criteria for Grade:
      90-100% = A
      80- 89% = B
      70- 79% = C
      65- 69% = D
       0- 64% = F

Caveats:

1. Students should provide personal transportation to field trips in Johnson County. College transportation will be provided for other field trips.
2. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.