Section 2.1: Status Offenses vs. Delinquent Offenses  [Learning Resources]

Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice by Jennifer M. Miller and Adam J. McKee

 

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Reading Assignment for Section 2.1

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What You Will Learn

This section tackles the essential distinctions between status offenses and delinquent offenses within the juvenile justice system. You’ll learn about how these classifications determine the potential consequences, interventions, and underlying goals for each type of offense.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.1

  • SLO 1: Define and provide examples of status offenses.
  • SLO 2: Define and provide examples of delinquent offenses.
  • SLO 3: Analyze the historical development of status offenses and changing perspectives on childhood.
  • SLO 4: Compare and contrast the consequences and interventions typically associated with status offenses versus delinquent offenses.
  • SLO 5: Critically evaluate the debate surrounding status offenses, including arguments for decriminalization and alternative approaches.

 

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Last Modified:  05/03/2024

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