Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LET 1100 - Police Role in Crime and Delinquency
Exposes student to the extent and distribution of crime and delinquency, with special emphasis on basic factors and conditions contributing to the problem; some case study and evaluation of community resources in prevention field and detailed review of role of school, family, religious institutions, law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions. Part law enforcement agencies play in juvenile delinquency control, organization and functions of related juvenile agencies, laws governing handling of juvenile offenders, and brief resume of juvenile court and its jurisdiction.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: CTAG course: CTBPO Basic Peace Officer
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate choice and trait theory in relationship to juvenile delinquency.
- Articulate the role of the family in the development of the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmental factors in juvenile delinquency.
- Demonstrate contemporary issues in juvenile delinquency such as the rise of gangs, female gangs; etc.
- Know the role of the police in developing prevention programs.
- Understand the nature of childhood delinquency.
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