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Aug 06, 2026
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HUMS 215 - Juvenile Delinquency
PREREQUISITES: HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services .
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013
Provides an overview of the concepts, definitions, and measurements of juvenile delinquency. Explores various theories that attempt to explain the causes of delinquency. Looks at the role of environmental influences (peers, gangs, school, drugs) as they contribute to delinquency. Discusses an overview of the history and philosophy of the juvenile justice system as well as ways to control and treat juvenile delinquents.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the nature of juvenile delinquency.
- Report official statistics and crime trends in the United States.
- Describe racial and ethnic patterns and the effects of social class on delinquency.
- Explain the basic theories of delinquency.
- Appraise the influence of the family on delinquency.
- Formulate the effects of child abuse and neglect.
- Evaluate the emergence of gangs and the causes of gang delinquency.
- Describe the relationship between schools and delinquency.
- Identify the relationship between use and delinquency.
- Explain the history of the juvenile justice system.
- Discuss the role of the police in handling juvenile offenders.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pretrial procedures and the concept of detention.
- Criticize the nature of the juvenile court and trends in juvenile sentencing.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Concepts of delinquency
- Social and developmental influences on delinquency
- Theories of delinquency
- Delinquency prevention
- Juvenile justice systems
- Juvenile corrections
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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