Overview
Description
Examination of current issues and concerns in Juvenile and Family Law and procedures. Improving court practice in child abuse and neglect cases.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe how the law of juvenile and family relations developed in America.
- define the primary social issues that are addressed by Juvenile and Family Courts.
- demonstrate understanding of the difference between juvenile delinquents and status offenders.
- describe how probation and placement sanctions imposed on juvenile delinquents and status offenders predict life outcomes.
- discuss how the child protective process works in the field and in the courts.
- assess the effectiveness of family reunification efforts in cases of abuse and neglect.
- identify the legal policies that are expressed in Family Violence prevention strategies.
- summarize the interactions of Child Protective Workers, Probation Officers and Police Officers as they implement the decisions and orders of Juvenile and Family Courts.