Reading Assignment for Section 2.1
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
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.
Modification History File Created: 04/26/2024 Last Modified: 05/03/2024
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