Temple College Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice System
CJSA1317/CRIJ 1313
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Temple College Criminal Justice Department is to provide
educational opportunities that will allow the student the ability to achieve their career goals.
This is accomplished in a twofold manner: 1) delivering quality criminal justice education that
provides the student with the basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to begin a career in
criminal justice, and 2) provide each student with the knowledge and ability to develop career
contacts in his or her chosen field.
Catalog Description
A study of the Juvenile Justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile
courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency
Class Day and Time
Course Requirements
A.
Your first responsibility is to scholarship. The grade you receive will be the results of
your efforts, not a gift from the instructor.
B.
This course is designed to require a steady, continuous effort from the student. A crashcram policy will not result in the best grade possible. In addition to exams, factors such
as class participation, initiative, attendance and individual research will be considered in
grade computations.
C.
From time to time, special library and other assignments may be made given to members
of the class, individually, and/or in groups. You are expected to read all assignments and
fulfill your responsibilities to any assignment.
D.
Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade since both the material
assigned and material discussed will be the basis for examination material. Regular
attendance is essential for the same reason.
Examinations
A.
There will be a minimum of three examinations as follows;
1.
Three week examination
2.
Mid-Term examination
3.
Twelve-week examination
4.
Final examination
NOTE: The twelve week examination may be optional, at the instructors discretion.
B.
Unannounced short quizzes may be given covering material that has been assigned or
discussed.
C.
Occasionally a student will find it unavoidable to be absent from an examination. Only
student with excused absences will be permitted to make-up examinations. It is the
students responsibility to contact the instructor for test make-up dates.
D.
Examinations may be structured to include both subjective and objective types of
questions. At the time of testing students will be equipped with paper, pencil, and
scantron.
Evaluation of Students
1.
2.
3.
4.
Multiple choice, True/False, short answer completion, and matching.
Take home examinations.
Incentive Points
Special work (briefs, reaction papers, group projects, reseach paper)
Examination Dates
Three Week Examination
Twelve Week Examination
Mid-Term Examination
Final Examination
Semester Grade Computation
Exam
Three Week
Mid-Term
Twelve Week
Final Examination
Incentive Points
Special Work
Total Points
Points
100
200
200
300
50
150
1000
200
250
0
350
50
150
1000
Points
900 -1000 = A
800 - 899 = B
700 - 799 = C
600 - 699 = D
Withdrawal from a Course or Courses
From time to time a student may find it necessary to withdraw from a class or classes. The
Temple College catalog outlines the necessary procedures to properly withdraw from classes.
Refer to the catalog for the proper withdrawal policy.
Text:
Juvenile Delinquency, Siegal, Larry J., Senna, Joseph J., and Kaune, Michael; 6th edition, West
Publishing.
Module 1
Nature of Delinquency
The student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Discuss and provide current examples of the social problems faced by modern
adolescents.
Define juvenile delinquency
Describe some of the components and functions of the juvenile justice system
Describe the at risk youth and estimate the number of at risk youths in America
Activities;
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Class discussion
Reading assignment
Module 2
Measuring Juvenile Delinquency
The student will;
1.
Compare and contrast the data derived from official sources, self reports and
victimization sources.
2.
Provide examples of Part I and Part II offenses.
3.
Describe recent crime trends in the U.S. as reported by the UCR
4.
Define hate crimes and describe three reasons for committing hate crimes
Activities;
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Class discussion
Reading assignment
Module 3
Delinquency Through the Life Course
The student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Discuss the importance of conducting social research on the topic of delinquency
in terms of delinquency control policy.
Compare and contrast the different effects of gender, race, class and age on
delinquency.
Describe the delinquent rates of different races and ethnic origins.
Describe the recent trends in male and female delinquency.
Activities;
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Class discussion
Reading assignment
Module 4
Focus on the individual: Choice, Biosocial and Psychological Theories
The student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Describe the basic tenets of choice theory
Describe the common ground of choice theory biosocial/psychological theory
Define the term rationa choice and provide examples of rational choice
Differentiate between individual views of criminality
Describe the origins of biosocial and psychological theory
Activities;
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Class discussion
Reading assignment
Module 5
Social Process Theory : Learning and Control
The student will:
1.
Identify describe a number of social process theories
2.
Differentiate between social learning theories and social control theories
3.
Give examples of socialization and its accompanying social processes
4.
Identify, describe and explain the principles of differential association
5.
Describe the tenets of reckless containment
Activities;
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Class discussion
Reading assignment
Module 6
Juvenile Issues and the Texas Family Code
The student will:
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Identify influences that may effect an adolescent’s encounter with police
Describe problems typically associated with juvenile gang activities
Assess the potential impact that a peace officer can have on the attitudes and
behaviors of juveniles
Explain the purpose of Title 3, Texas Family Code, as it relates to juvenile
investigations
Define specific terms relating to juvenile investigations
Describe the legal restrictions on fingerprinting and photographing a juvenile
Explain legal requirements for taking a child into custody
State requirement for disposition without referral