Syllabus
JUVENILE
JUSTICE CRCJ3338 Spring 2005
Instructor:
Course
information:
Dr. Shari Julian
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Monday,
Wednesday & Friday
Office: 324 University Hall
9:00 to 9:50 A.M.
Phone: 817-272-3318
Room UH 102
Message center: 817-267-1510
Office Hours: (or by appointment)
Email:
sjulian@uta.edu
Monday & Wednesday
sharijulian@charter.net
11:00 A.M. to 1:00
P.M.
Course Materials:
The following textbook is required:
The Juvenile Justice System, (fourth
edition). Dean John Champion
The student is required to provide a minimum of 15
articles to illustrate recognition of issues pertaining to the subject
of juvenile justice. THIS WORKS OUT TO A MINIMUM OF 1 PER WEEK. These
articles will be from credible sources. Academic Journals and databases,
professional journals, newspapers, and web sites of valid news
organizations are examples of credible sources. A bibliography must be
included for multiple articles submitted simultaneously and all papers
will be stapled in the top left corner with the student’s name and
course number and designation prominently displayed on the top of each
page. No credit will be given for any article without a name and course
designation.
On occasion, the student will also be supplied with
copies of articles provided by the instructor as an introduction to that
day’s lecture. These articles do not count toward the student’s total of
submitted articles.
My Website:
The CRCJ Department of UTA maintains web space for
all faculty. My space can be accessed by going to the UTA web site and
clicking on Academics & Research/ Colleges, Schools & Departments/
Criminology & Criminal Justice/ Faculty/
Shari Julian. You will find articles, resources and web links to
valuable information sources necessary to get the most out of this
course. I encourage you to access these materials.
Course Description:
An overview of the American juvenile justice system
will be provided with an emphasis on contemporary themes of the
different aspects including; school violence, drugs, and psychologically
disturbed youths. We will explore the juvenile justice system from
arrest through intake, prosecution, adjudication, and dispositions. Also
covered are the Organization, processes, and
functions of the juvenile justice system in the
United States, its historical
antecedents, and contemporary challenges. Consideration is also given
to sociopolitical factors in juvenile justice decision-making.
Accommodation:
Any student who requires a special accommodation
due to a disability, or if you have emergency health information, please
notify the instructor and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Course Objectives:
Exposure to the various aspects of the juvenile
justice system will give the student a working knowledge of society’s
efforts to deal with juvenile crime and young criminals. The students
should be able to discuss the current methods of juvenile crime control,
the differences between the juvenile and adult systems, the political
aspects of juvenile justice, and have an understanding of the historical
aspects.
Attendance:
Attendance is required and a grade is given for
daily participation. Students who fail to attend a minimum of 75% of the
scheduled classes will be deficient in participation and as a result
will have their final grade dropped by 1 letter grade. In the event that
a class is missed the student is still responsible for the day’s
materials as well as any reading or homework assignments. It is
suggested that class notes be obtained from a fellow student with their
permission. The instructor’s class notes will not be available for
copying.
Tardiness:
This class is going to feature several prominent
guest speakers. It is important that we present a professional attitude
and respect for their time and contribution. Therefore it is important
to be on time and seated when class begins. Late arrivals will not be
seated after the speaker begins their program.
Pop Quizzes:
There will be many short pop quizzes at the start
of class. These will be during the first 5 minutes of class. Late
arrivals will not be allowed to take the quiz. This will be reflected in
the daily grades. Have a sheet of paper with your name and the date on
top and a writing utensil ready. The quizzes will be covering the
reading assignment due for that day’s class.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism is strictly forbidden by University
policy and described in the 2003-2005 Undergraduate Catalog on page 35
as well as at
http://www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/academic_integrity.php. Any instances of plagiarism will be
reported to the Departmental Chairman and will be dealt with according
to University policy.
Course Requirements and Grading:
Students are expected to complete the reading
assignments by the scheduled class meeting and are responsible for the
material covered in the text and class notes. All assignments will be
turned in on time. Tests will be taken as scheduled. Evidence of a valid
reason will be required for permission to take a make up test. Valid
reasons include: A death in the family, doctor’s appointment or
hospitalization. A phone call or voice message PRIOR to
missing the test goes a long way in establishing legitimacy.
Grading Format:
POP QUIZZES, CLASS PARTICIPATION & HOMEWORK- 30
POINTS
1 MIDTERM- 20 POINTS
1 RESEARCH PAPER- 10 POINTS
ARTICLES- 15 POINTS
FINAL- 25 POINTS
Every effort will be made to adhere to the
attached schedule. In the event that changes occur they will be
announced during class.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Lecture & Reading Assignment:
Week 1-
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Class business, text
identification,
Class Meet and Greet, Overview
Friday, January 21
Overview continued, Read Chapters 1 & 2 for
Monday
Week 2-
Monday, January 24, 2005 Chapter
1- An Introduction to Juvenile Justice in the
United States
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Chapter 1- continued
Friday, January 28, 2005
Chapter 1- continued
Week 3-
Monday, January 31, 2005 Chapter
2- Measuring Delinquency
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 Chapter 2-
continued
Friday, February 4, 2005 Chapter 2- continued
Week 4-
Monday, February 7, 2005 Chapter
3- Theories of Delinquency
Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Chapter 3-
continued
Friday, February 11, 2005 Chapter 3- continued
Week 5-
Monday, February 14, 2005 Chapter
4- An Overview of the Juvenile Justice System
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Chapter 4-
continued
Friday, February 18, 2005 Chapter 4- continued
Week 6-
Monday, February 21, 2005
Chapter 5- The Legal Rights of Juveniles
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Chapter 5-
continued
Friday, February 25, 2005 Chapter 5- continued
Week 7-
Monday, February 28, 2005 Chapter
6- Juveniles and the Police
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Chapter 6-
continued
Friday, March 4, 2005
Chapter 6- continued
Week 8-
Monday, March 7, 2009
Chapter 7- Intake and Pre-adjudicatory Processing
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Review
for Midterm Exam
Friday, March 11, 2005
Midterm Exam:
Week of March
14-18, 2005 Spring Break
Week 9-
Monday, March 21, 2005 Chapter
8- Prosecutorial Decision Making in Juvenile Justice
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Chapter 8-
continued
Friday, March 25, 2005 Chapter 8- continued
Week 10-
Monday, March 28, 2005 Chapter
9- Classification and Preliminary Treatment
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Chapter 9-
continued
Friday, April 1, 2005
Chapter 9- continued
Week 11-
Monday,
April 4, 2005
Chapter 10- The Adjudicatory
Process
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Chapter
10- continued
Friday, April 8, 2005
Chapter 10- continued
Week 12-
Monday, April 11, 2005
Chapter 11- Nominal Sanctions
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Chapter
11- continued
Friday, April 15, 2005
Chapter 11- continued
Week 13-
Monday, April 18, 2005
Chapter 12- Juvenile Probation and Community-Based Corrections
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Chapter
12- continued
Friday, April 22, 2005
Chapter 12- continued
Week 14-
Monday, April 25, 2005
Chapter 13- Juvenile Corrections
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Chapter
13- continued
Friday, April 29, 2005 Chapter 13- continued
Week 15-
Monday, May 2, 2005
Wrap up
Wednesday, May 5, 2005
Review
Friday, May 6, 2005
Final Exam
