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Juvenile Methods (CJUS 124)
Term: 2025-2026 Spring
This course will introduce the student to the juvenile justice system including the history and social significance of juvenile crime. The causes of delinquency, child abuse, child neglect, parental rights, and law enforcement’s role in investigating juvenile issues is discussed. The multidisciplinary response involving different agencies to juvenile issues is explored. Diversion programs and juvenile corrections are explained. This course includes topics and applicable terminal learning objectives from the South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course.