San José State University
Casa/Department of Justice Studies
JS 152-02 Juvenile Delinquency Spring 2013
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Dorian Dreyfuss, J.D. M.A.
521 MacQuarrie Hall
(408) 924-2746
Dorian.Dreyfuss @sjsu.edu
Monday 10:30-12:30; 4:30-5:30
Monday 5:30-8:15
100 Sweeney Hall
Upper Division Standing
Desire2Learn
All course materials, syllabus, handouts, assignments, review sheets and notices of class
changes or date changes will be posted on Desire2learn. Notices will be posted under
‘announcements’ and all other materials will be in DROPBOX. Please check twice a
week. DO NOT SUBMIT MATERIALS THROUGH D2L; USE TURNITIN.
Course Description
History, theory and functions of the Juvenile Justice Systems. The Legal Processes for
delinquent minors, status offenders and dependent children, including intake to the Court
System, delinquency and dependency, detention, adjudication and sentencing. Current
legal issues and debate.
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Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
Students will gain an understanding of the history of both juvenile victims of crime and
juvenile perpetrators of crime. Analysis of the overlap between children in the
dependency and delinquency system. Exploration of theories of delinquency beginning
with early childhood through adolescence. Tours, guest speakers and observations in
Juvenile/Dependency Court will allow students a greater understanding of the strengths
and weaknesses of the system. Students will understand the role of all the professionals
involved in the Juvenile Justice System including school and court administrators,
probations and social workers, psychologists, attorneys and judges.
Upon successful completion of the course, Students will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate substantive knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System, the history of
the current system and what services are provided for minors. Satisfaction of this learning
objective will be measured through evaluation of small group exercises, essay responses
on exams and in-class presentations.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to apply theory to explain the behavior of minors in both
the delinquency and dependency systems. Satisfaction of this objective will be measured
by examinations, in-class presentations and the final research project.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the current law and policy under scrutiny by the
Judiciary in regards to punishment, incapacitation, sentencing and court procedures.
Satisfaction of this objective will be met by essay exam, research project, Court
observation, and exposure to guest speakers and presentations.
Required Texts/Readings
Siegel, (2013). Juvenile Delinquency, the Core. Belmont, CA: Cengage/Wadsworth
Publications.
ISBN: 9781285067605 paperback
A copy will be on reserve in the library.
Boyle, Gregory (2010). Tattoos on the Heart, The Power of Boundless Compassion. New
York: Simon & Schuster.
Paperback
Available on Amazon for $6-7.
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Library Liaison
Nyle Monday 408-808-2041. Please contact Mr. Monday if you have trouble finding
sources for your papers. Nyle.Monday@sjsu.edu.
Classroom Protocol
Please be prepared and punctual. Upload a picture of yourself to D2L and fill
out at least one of the criteria under Profile. Email a picture of yourself to
Dorian.Dreyfuss@sjsu.edu before the first day of class. It’s a good idea to print
out the PowerPoint lectures before class which are contained in drop box on D2L.
If you anticipate being late or leaving early on a regular basis, please inform the
instructor. If you leave during lecture, please do so by the rear exit.
Active engagement in the lecture & classroom, and small group discussions is
required. I call on all students on a random basis. I also expect students, at all
times, to treat the instructor, and your fellow students with upmost respect. This
means upholding our Honor Code, and respecting the privacy of fellow
students. Inappropriate emails will be forwarded to the Department Chair.
Electronic Devices: Please turn off all cell phones, and take off earphones.
Texting will not be tolerated. Laptops may be used but recording devices are
not permitted.
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops,
academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops are available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/faq/index.htm#add. Information about late drop is available
at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/. Students should be aware of the current
deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. EVERY SEMESTER I HAVE
STUDENTS WHO THINK THEY HAVE DROPPED THE CLASS BUT FAIL TO DO
THE PAPERWORK; THEY APPEAR ON MY CLASS ROSTER AT THE END OF
THE SEMESTER AND WILL BE GIVEN AN ‘F’.
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Assignments and Grading Policy
Three exams will be required: two midterms and a final exam. Additionally, a
short research paper, 5 pages in length is required. The exams will cover lectures,
videos, guest speakers and text readings. The exams will have objective and fillin components. A review for each exam will be posted one week before the exam.
The best way to study is to annotate the review sheet and study in groups. I will
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facilitate the groups in class. Missed exams may only be made up on the last
day of class with proper documentation. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE! Please do not ask to take the exam early because
you are going on vacation.
Additionally, we will start each lecture with a discussion of current events in our
curriculum. Each student is required to bring in 20 news articles culled from
Newspapers, magazines, online sources such as MSNBC, NYTimes.com, and
LATimes.com. Etc. The points will only accumulate if the student reviews the
article for the class; just passing it in does not earn credit. The articles may also be
the subject of small group discussions. An incomplete will only be given if the
student has completed two thirds of the work and presents a valid, documented
explanation for the request. Class assignments, announcements, lectures,
grades and supplementary readings will be located on Desire2 learn. I will
email the Syllabus a few weeks before class. Attendance the first day is
mandatory.
We will be using Turnitin.com for our papers. The Course # is
6007447 and the password is Kids.
COURSE EVALUATION:
First Midterm
Second Midterm
Final Exam
In class Articles
Research Presentation
75 pts
75 pts
75 pts
20 pts
50pts
300 Pts. Total Available in Course
294-300
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186-200
180-185
A+
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AB+
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CD+
D
D-
There is no extra credit offered in this class.
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The following criteria will be used to grade subjective—either fill-in, short answers or essay
questions and your paper.
“A” (90% or better) Work is of an exceptionally high standard, showing distinction in original
ideas and analysis, conciseness, grammar, and insight into substantive issues. All prompts are
answered, formatting follows instructions, citations are appropriate. Critical thinking skills are
excellent.APA style is followed.
“B” (80 -89%) Work is clearly above average but lacks at least two of the elements of “A” work,
superficial analysis and deficits of vagueness in concepts and critical thinking skills.
“C” (70-79%) Work generally fulfills the requirements of the assignments but may be
incomplete,
Non APA style, and lacking in depth of analysis. Sources are omitted or not cited.
“D” (60-69%) Work falls below both content and writing requirements. Major deficits in analysis
and formatting; student should avail themselves of the Writing Center as soon as possible and on
a regular basis. Consider getting an individual tutor if progress is not sustained at the Writing
Center.
“F” (below 60%) Major omissions in analysis, content, requirements and grammar.
University Policies
Academic integrity
Students should know that the University’s Academic Integrity Policy is availabe at
http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf.
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State
University and the University’s integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your
academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office
of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and
Ethical Development is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism
(presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without
giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For
this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise
specified. If you would like to include in your assignment any material you have
submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy
F06-1 requires approval of instructors.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need
to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential
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Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must
register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their
disability.
Student Technology Resources (Optional)
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on
the 1st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer
labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the
Martin Luther King Library.
A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media
Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital and VHS camcorders, VHS and
Beta video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD, and audiotape players, sound
systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors.
Learning Assistance Resource Center (Optional)
The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student
Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic
potential and to motivate them to become self-directed learners. The center provides
support services, such as skills assessment, individual or group tutorials, subject advising,
learning assistance, summer academic preparation and basic skills development. The
LARC website is located at http:/www.sjsu.edu/larc/.
SJSU Writing Center (Optional)
The SJSU Writing Center is located in Room 126 in Clark Hall. It is staffed by
professional instructors and upper-division or graduate-level writing specialists from each
of the seven SJSU colleges. Our writing specialists have met a rigorous GPA
requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all
disciplines to become better writers. The Writing Center website is located at
http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff//.
Peer Mentor Center (Optional)
The Peer Mentor Center is located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall in the Academic Success
Center. The Peer Mentor Center is staffed with Peer Mentors who excel in helping
students manage university life, tackling problems that range from academic challenges
to interpersonal struggles. On the road to graduation, Peer Mentors are navigators,
offering “roadside assistance” to peers who feel a bit lost or simply need help mapping
out the locations of campus resources. Peer Mentor services are free and available on a
drop –in basis, no reservation required. http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor/ .
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JS 152-02 Juvenile Delinquency Course Schedule
the schedule is subject to change with fair notice; changes will appear on D2L.
Table 1 Course Schedule
Week
Date
Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
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Jan 28th
CONCEPTS OF DELINQUENCY
Introduction, roll, class mechanics, syllabus
History of Philosophy of Juvenile Justice; antiquity-19th century.
Selected legal issues.
Readings: Cp. 1 Text
Begin Reading Tattoos on Heart, at your own pace, but it must
be completed by the 2nd Midterm.
2
Feb. 4th
Nature & Extent of Delinquency: adolescence, status offending,
Current events, Video on life Course Theory.
Readings: Cp 2 Text
3
Feb. 11th
THEORECTICAL PERSPECTIVES
Cont. Nature & Extent of Delinquency, trends, chronic
offending.
Begin Theoretical explanations
Readings: Cp 3 Text
4
Feb. 18th
Sociological Theory & Explanations for Delinquency
Social structure, poverty, cultural deviance, process.
Readings: Cp. 4 Text
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Feb. 25
Finish Theory, Review for Midterm
Reading: Continue Tattoos on the Heart
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Mar. 4th
FIRST MIDTERM EXAM; 75 MINUTES.
Developmental Views of Delinquency
Gender Issues/ Video/ Trends/Trafficking
Readings: Cp. 5-6 Text
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Mar. 11
Review of Video
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
The Family/child abuse/300 status/dependency jurisdiction
Readings: Cp. 7 Text
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Mar. 18th
Homeless Minors; demographics, issues, justice system
management:
The School Experience-problem or a solution?
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Readings: Cp. 9 text
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Mar. 25th
SPRING BREAK
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Apr. 1st
Cesar Chavez Recognized
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April 8th
Minors & Drugs & Delinquency
Delinquency Prevention
Reading: Cp.10-11 text / FINISH TATTOOS ON THE HEART
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April 15th
SECOND MIDTERM EXAM 75 MIN.
LAW AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Law Enforcement/ Case law/ procedures/ Differences between
adult and juvenile jurisdiction
Readings: Cp. 12 text
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April 22nd
Juvenile Court Process/ Tour of Juvenile Detention Center
Will be during an agreed upon day.
Cp. 13 text
14
April 29th
Corrections----Change on the Horizon?
Video
Discussion
Reading: Cp. 14 text
15
May 6th
Cont. Corrections
Current events; Presentation of papers
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May 13th
Current events: Presentation of papers
Final
Exam
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MONDAY MAY 20TH REGULAR CLASSROOM
DO NOT BE LATE
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