Syllabus -- Spring 2016 Juvenile Justice (CRJU CRN 7031)

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1 Syllabus -- Spring 2016 Juvenile Justice (CRJU CRN 7031) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Juvenile Justice Instructor: John Stuart Batchelder, 309 Hansford Hall, (office) College: Arts and Letters Department: Criminal Justice Home Phone: Course Number: CRJU 3310 Cell phone: A Full Session MWF: 10:00am-10:50am (CRN 1123) in Newton Oaks JAN MAY-2016 B Full Session TR: 2:00pm- 3:15pm (CRN 4265) in Rogers Hall JAN MAY-2016 Final Exam Times A Full Session MWF: Final Exam is on Monday, 2 May, at 10:20 in Newton Oaks 015 (CRN 1123) B Full Session TR: Final Exam is on Thursday 5 May, at 3:00 in Newton Oaks 015 (CRN 4265) Office Hours Monday -- call to arrange appointment Tuesday -- 11:00 to 1:50 Wednesday -- call to arrange appointment Thursday -- 11:00 to 1:50 Friday -- call to arrange appointment Class times for all Batch classes Monday Wednesday Friday: Corrections A Full Session MWF: 8:00-8:50 (CRN 1122) in Newton Oaks JAN to 6-MAY Juvenile Justice A Full Session MWF: 10:00-10:50 (CRN 1123) in Newton Oaks JAN to 6-MAY Tuesday Thursday: Juvenile Justice B Full Session TR: 2:00-3:15 (CRN 4265) in Rogers Hall JAN to 6-MAY Corrections B 1 st Session TR: 8:00-10:45 (CRN 4794) in Newton Oaks JAN to 1-MAR Corrections C 2 nd Session TR: 8:00-10:45 (CRN 4795) in Newton Oaks MAR-to 6-MAY 2. TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS Required Text: Cox, Allen, Hanser, Conrad / JUVENILE JUSTICE -- ISBN# or 2 nd ed Link to Information Technology Website: 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an overview of the juvenile justice system in America. It will explore causation, processing and rehabilitative programs in the juvenile justice field from both historical and practical perspectives. Emphasis will also be placed on ethical and legal issues that are relevant to the processing of juvenile offenders. Pre-requisite: CRJU Prerequisite/Corequisite: CRJU 1100 with C or greater 4. COURSE OBJECTIVES and EXPECTED OUTCOMES Understand the juvenile justice process and procedural requirement from a historical and contemporary perspective Understand the theories of juvenile crime causation Analyze the interrelationships between juvenile law, the rights of youth, and the process used in juvenile justice Explain the various dispositional alternatives used in juvenile justice 5. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Lecture, Group Study, and Self Study on World Wide Web

2 6. EVALUATION METHODS Exams: The quizzes consist of essay and short-answer questions taken from the lectures and readings. Points are based on the exams, attendance / participation, and presentations. Each student s final grade will be based on the total amount of points that individual acquires throughout the semester. If a student misses an exam or quiz, unless it is an excused absence prior to which she or he has taken the responsibility to contact the instructor, it cannot be made up. Missed exams not made up within one week of the original date given, will result in a grade of -0-. Example: Student misses a quiz given on Tuesday at 11:00 (but has informed me prior to the miss). Thursday s class comes and goes, student doesn t make up exam. The following Tuesday at 10:59 student has not made up exam and has not called to explain the extenuating circumstances. Tuesday at 11:00, student receives a zero. No Makeup exams You must take all exams in class, on the date they are administered. Final exam must be taken at the appointed time. Requests to take the final exam earlier or later cannot be honored. No exceptions to this university policy are made under any circumstances. If you cannot be in attendance to take the final exam at the above time, it is suggested that you drop now, and retake this course during a different semester. I care about your future. I want to help and serve you. That is my personal goal. Please have no reservations about calling me anytime (even after hours) if you need help. Every student is strongly encouraged to visit or phone my office, or call my cell phone to obtain answers, clarification, and moral support 24/7/ COURSE GRADING Points Grading Scale Several quizzes all of equal weight = 100/# of quizzes A = (Points are deducted for lack of participation) B = C = D = (1) Attendance: The student is responsible for all material presented in class and for all announcements and assignments. Excessive absences result in withdrawal. University policy: If the total number of a student s absences exceeds 14%, the student may be dropped from the class roll with a WF. MFW Class meets 42 times. 14% of 45 = 7. TR Class meets 30 times. 14% of 30 = 5 classes)]. 10 Minutes late = absence IF YOU MISS Five (5) TR CLASSES, YOU MUST REPEAT THE COURSE IF YOU MISS Seven (7) MWF CLASSES, YOU MUST REPEAT THE COURSE (2) Class Participation: Each student is responsible for all material presented in class and for all announcements and assignments. The semester starts with all students having 100% class participation points. Points are deducted for lack of participation as the semester progresses. All students are expected to participate. Class participation score is a subjective measure that is effected by each and all of the following: (a) attendance in class, (b) presentation on material from outside sources, (c) class discussions, (d) attentiveness to what others are saying, (e) courtesy, and (f) professional conduct (as one would be expected to do in a professional setting). (3) Individual and Collaborative Work Policy: Although Students are encouraged to study together and seek assistance by studying in groups, assignments that are duplicates will receive a grade of 0-. (4) No late writing assignments will be accepted. Please note: Computer or printer failures are not acceptable excuses for late papers. Make sure you schedule plenty of time to complete and successfully print your assignment. (5) Students are expected to view this class as a learning experience. Someday you will have be a criminal justice professional with a supervisor. You will be expected to demonstrate your value to the organization through written reports and oral expressions. Many of these expressions end up in permanent court files, institutional files, police files, and in other files deemed as public record. It is imperative that criminal justice professionals realize the importance their communications play in the apprehension and confinement of offenders. Therefore, it is important to habituate effective written and oral communication in every activity from now until the day you die. I am here to assist in that effort. Students with special needs should see the instructor during the first week of classes for accommodations.

3 (6) The instructor will make every effort to follow the syllabus as printed. However, reasons beyond the instructor s control may occur and cause some deviation from the printed syllabus. The syllabus may be subject to change without prior notice. I care about your future. I want to help and serve you. That is my personal goal. Please have no reservations about calling me anytime (even after hours) if you need help. Every student is strongly encouraged to visit or phone my office, or call my cell phone to obtain answers, clarification, and moral support 24/7/365. My personal goal is to help and serve students; you can call me 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, weekends and holidays included. Please have no reservations about calling me if you need help. If you call and there is no answer at my office or home phone, call my cell phone. EVERY STUDENT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO VISIT MY OFFICE, OR CALL MY CELL PHONE TO OBTAIN INSTANT ANSWERS, CLARIFICATION, AND MORAL SUPPORT -- ANY DAY, ANY TIME. 8. SUPPLEMENTAL SYLLABUS Students are expected to refer to the Supplemental Syllabus for the following information: Academic Exchange, Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Success Plan Program, Class Evaluations, Course Grades and Withdrawal Process, Disruptive Behavior Policy, Inclement Weather, Smoking Policy, Students with Disabilities Link: 9. COURSE CALENDAR

4 Course Content By Class Spring 2016 Course Schedule for A Full Session MWF: 10:00-10:50 (CRN 1123) in Newton Oaks JAN to 6-MAY (11 Jan) (13 Jan) (15 Jan) (18 Jan) (20 Jan) (22 Jan) (25 Jan) (27 Jan) (29 Jan) ( 1 Feb) ( 3 Feb) ( 5 Feb) ( 8 Feb) (10 Feb) (12 Feb) (15 Feb) (17 Feb) (19 Feb) (22 Feb) (24 Feb) (26 Feb) (29 Feb) ( 2 Mar) ( 4 Mar) ( 7 Mar) ( 9 Mar) (11 Mar) Mar (21 Mar) (23 Mar) (25 Mar) (28 Mar) (30 Mar) ( 1 Apr) ( 4 Apr) ( 6 Apr) ( 8 Apr) (11 Apr) (13 Apr) (15 Apr) (18 Apr) (20 Apr) (22 Apr) (25 Apr) (27 APR) (29 APR) ( 2 May) POST 5.6, Juvenile Law, will be included in the content of this course during weeks 1-16 starting Fall st Theory of Causation -- Classical 1 st Theory of Causation -- Classical Ch 1 -- History Part 1 No Class -- MLK Day Quiz 1 -- Chapter 1 Part 1 2 nd Theory of Causation -- Routine Activities Theory Quiz 2 -- Chapter 1 Part 2 3 rd Theory of Causation -- Theological Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 1 Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 1 Quiz 3 -- Chapter 2 Part 1 4 th Theory of Causation -- Biological Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 2 Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 2 Quiz 4 -- Chapter 2 Part 2 5 th Theory of Causation -- Psychological Ch 3 -- Characteristics Juvenile Offenders Part Ch 3 -- Characteristics Juvenile Offenders Part 1 Quiz 5 -- Chapter 3 Part 1 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 6 th Theory of Causation -- Sociological (Anomie) Chapter 3 -- Part 2 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Chapter 3 -- Part 2 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Quiz 6 -- Chapter 3 Part 2 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Review Quiz March -- Spring Break No Class 7 th Theory of Causation -- Sociological (Strain) Chapter 3 -- Part 3 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders -- Chapter 3 -- Part 3 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders -- Quiz 7 -- Chapter 3 Part 3 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 8 th Theory of Causation -- Sociological (Drift) Chapter 3 -- Part 4 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Chapter 3 -- Part 4 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Quiz 8 -- Chapter 3 Part 4 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 9 th Theory of Causation -- Social Disorganization Chapter 5 P1 -- Juvenile Court Acts Chapter 5 P1 -- Juvenile Court Acts Quiz 9 -- Chapter 5 Part 1 -- Juvenile Court Acts 10 th Theory of Causation -- Differential Association Chapter 5 P2 -- Juvenile Court Acts Chapter 5 P2 -- Juvenile Court Acts 10 Quiz 10 Chapter 5 P2 -- Juvenile Court Acts 11 th Theory of Causation -- Control Theories (Marxist, Feminism, Control) Chapter 5 P3 -- Juvenile Court Acts A Full Session MWF: Final Exam is on Monday, 2 May, at 10:20 in Newton Oaks 015 (CRN 1123)

5 Course Schedule for TR Class B Full Session TR: 2:00-3:15 (CRN 4265) in Rogers Hall JAN to 6-MAY (12 Jan) (14 Jan) (19 Jan) (21 Jan) (26 Jan) (28 Jan) ( 2 Feb) ( 4 Feb) ( 9 Feb) (11 Feb) (16 Feb) (18 Feb) (23 Feb) (25 Feb) ( 1 Mar) ( 3 Mar) ( 8 Mar) (10 Mar) Mar (22 Mar) (24 Mar) (29 Mar) (31 Mar) ( 5 Apr) ( 7 Apr) (12 Apr) (14 Apr) (19 Apr) (21 Apr) (26 Apr) (28 APR) ( 5 May) POST 5.6, Juvenile Law, will be included in the content of this course during weeks 1-16 starting Fall st Theory of Causation -- Classical Ch 1 -- History Part 1 Quiz 1 -- Chapter 1 Part 1 2 nd Theory of Causation -- Routine Activities Theory Quiz 2 -- Chapter 1 Part 2 3 rd Theory of Causation -- Theological Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 1 Quiz 3 -- Chapter 2 Part 1 4 th Theory of Causation -- Biological Ch 2 -- Defining Offenses Part 2 Quiz 4 -- Chapter 2 Part 2 5 th Theory of Causation -- Psychological Ch 3 -- Char Juv Offend Part 1 Quiz 5 -- Chapter 3 Part 1 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 6 th Theory of Causation -- Sociological (Anomie) Chapter 3 -- Part 2 -- Quiz 6 -- Chapter 3 Part 2 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 7 th Theory Sociological (Strain) Ch3 -- P3 -- Characteristics of Juv Offenders Quiz 7 -- Chapter 3 Part 3 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders March -- Spring Break No Class 8 th Theory of Causation -- Sociological (Drift) Chapter 3 -- Part 4 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Quiz 8 -- Chapter 3 Part 4 -- Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders 9 th Theory of Causation -- Social Disorganization Chapter 5 P1 -- Juvenile Court Acts Quiz 9 -- Chapter 5 Part 1 -- Juvenile Court Acts 10 th Theory of Causation -- Differential Association Chapter 5 P2 -- Juvenile Court Acts 10 Quiz 10 Chapter 5 P2 -- Juvenile Court Acts 11 th Theory of Causation -- Control Theories (Marxist, Feminism, Control) Chapter 5 P3 -- Juvenile Court Acts Chapter 5 P3 -- Juvenile Court Acts B Full Session TR: Final Exam is on Thursday 5 May, at 3:00 in Newton Oaks 015 (CRN 4265)

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