Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in juvenile law. Areas of concentration are crimes against children, children in need of protection and services, and the juvenile justice code. Analyzes the role of law enforcement and other agencies in responding to and investigating juvenile procedures. Methods and models of prevention and rehabilitation are evaluated.

Conditions

Prerequisites: 10-504-151 CAREERS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 10-504-175 COMMUNICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS, 10-504-173 CURRENT EVENTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, and 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION or 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1, or with instructor's consent.