Learning Objectives

13.1  Be able to explain the differences between delinquency and crime

13.2  Understand why we see the age-crime curve in terms of adolescent development

13.3  Know the history and philosophy of juvenile justice

13.4  Understand the court cases that led to extending due process to juvenile offenders

13.5  Gain a basic understanding of community and institutional juvenile corrections practices

13.6  Be able to explain the processes involved in restorative justice