SW 678 Social Work in the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems

Analyzes current controversies concerning the origin and meaning of criminal and delinquent behavior; the socio-economic and multicultural characteristics of contemporary life contributing to delinquency and crime; social work’s role in the "people processing system"; the major current modalities and inquiry into their effectiveness; social policy issues confronting the juvenile justice system; and current policy and practice trends toward incarceration and away from rehabilitation.

Credits

3

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered as SW 578 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

SW 520 or SW 589 (Advanced standing only).