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CJS 215 - Juvenile Justice

Department: Criminal Justice Sciences

Description: The processing and treatment of juvenile offenders. Examines the organization, operation, and goals of the individuals, agencies, and institutions that work with youthful offenders.

Credit Hours: 3

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Kaitlyn Selman - 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
  • 002 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Kaitlyn Selman - 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
  • 003 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Joanne Savage - 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Kaitlyn Selman

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: Class meets in-person Mondays & Wednesdays; Fridays are online.

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile Prison (Required)
ISBN9781620971314
AuthorBernstein
Edition1
PublisherThe New Press
MSRP N/A

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Kaitlyn Selman

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: Class meets in-person Mondays & Wednesdays; Fridays are online.

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile Prison (Required)
ISBN9781620971314
AuthorBernstein
Edition1
PublisherThe New Press
MSRP N/A

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Joanne Savage

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory Policy Practic (Required)
ISBN9781544395456
AuthorCox
Edition10
PublisherSage
MSRP N/A