Examine the scope and structure of the US juvenile justice system, and learn how juvenile offenses and offenders are counted
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Chapter Two
Explore the history and underlying philosophies that have shaped the US juvenile justice system
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Chapter Three
Retrace the emergence of juvenile delinquency theories over time, including: classical, positivist, biological, psychological, sociological, and critical approaches.
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Chapter Four
Compare risk factors for delinquency at the individual, family, school, peer and community levels, together with protective factors that can help juveniles.
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Chapter Five
Consider victimization in the world of juvenile justice.
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Chapter Six
Survey a range of juvenile offenses, from status offenses to delinquencies.
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Chapter Seven
Investigate the world of youth gangs
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Chapter Eight
Delve into the world of law enforcement, as related to juvenile justice
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Chapter Nine
Explore juvenile diversion efforts
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Chapter Ten
Move into the courtroom, as we continue our investigation into the world of juvenile justice
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Chapter Eleven
Enter the world of juvenile corrections
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Chapter Twelve
How can we prevent or reduce recidivism among juvenile offenders?
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Chapter Thirteen
Now that we have studied the history and present of our juvenile justice system, let's look ahead to what the future may hold
