San José State University Casa/Department of Justice Studies JS 152-02 Juvenile Delinquency Spring 2013 Instructor: Office Location: Telephone: Email: Office Hours: Class Days/Time: Classroom: Prerequisites: 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. 1 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. 2 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’. . 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 3 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 294-300 279-293 270-278 261-269 249-260 240-248 231-239 219-230 210-218 201-209 186-200 180-185 A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D D- There is no extra credit offered in this class. 4 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 5 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/ . 6 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 1 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 5 Feb. 25 Finish Theory, Review for Midterm Reading: Continue Tattoos on the Heart 6 Mar. 4th FIRST MIDTERM EXAM; 75 MINUTES. Developmental Views of Delinquency Gender Issues/ Video/ Trends/Trafficking Readings: Cp. 5-6 Text 7 Mar. 11 Review of Video ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS The Family/child abuse/300 status/dependency jurisdiction Readings: Cp. 7 Text 8 Mar. 18th Homeless Minors; demographics, issues, justice system management: The School Experience-problem or a solution? 7 Readings: Cp. 9 text 9 Mar. 25th SPRING BREAK 10 Apr. 1st Cesar Chavez Recognized 11 April 8th Minors & Drugs & Delinquency Delinquency Prevention Reading: Cp.10-11 text / FINISH TATTOOS ON THE HEART 12 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 13 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 16 May 13th Current events: Presentation of papers Final Exam 8 MONDAY MAY 20TH REGULAR CLASSROOM DO NOT BE LATE 9 10 11 12 13