Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS227   19906-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS227 19906-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Juveniles in Adult Detention
Focuses primarily on juveniles in the adult detention setting with emphasis on legal considerations, adolescent psychology, comparison of juvenile vs. adult detention philosophies, counseling techniques for transition and adaptation of the juvenile to the adult setting, and supervisory techniques for the adult detention officer. Includes an overview of the entire Juvenile Justice System.
Prerequisites: AJS127.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS227   19906-20086 Juveniles in Adult Detention
1. Define common terminology related to the Juvenile Justice System. (I)
2. Outline the typical paths a juvenile might follow through the Juvenile Justice System. (I)
3. List the varius facilities dealng with juvenile offenders in this state. (I)
4. Describe the major phases of juvenile development. (II)
5. Explain the personalities types typically found amongst juveniles offenders. (II)
6. Describe common reactions of the juvenile to incarceration and possible methods for dealing with them. (II)
7. Compare and contrast the mission, goals, and objectives of the various facilities responsible for handling juveniles. (III)
8. Compare and contrast the legal rights of the juvenile versus the adult offender. (IV)
9. Describe common areas of concern addressed by someone counseling a juvenile that is about to enter the adult detention setting. (IV)
10. Describe adaptations that must be made by the juvenile entering the adult detention setting. (IV)
11. Demonstrate effective supervisory techniques for the detention officer working with juveniles in the adult detention setting. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS227   19906-20086 Juveniles in Adult Detention
    I. Overview of the Juvenile Justice System
        A. System Flow From Arrest through Dismissal/Placement/Disposition/Remand
        B. The Juvenile Court System
        C. Detention Facilities
        D. Statistics on Juvenile Offenders
      II. Adolescent Psychology
          A. Developmental Phases/Personality Types
          B. Possible Reactions to Incarceration
        III. Philosophies for Detention of Juvenile Offenders
            A. Goals and Objectives of Various Facilities
            B. Behavioral Management Techniques
          IV. Juvenile Versus Adult Detention
              A. Juvenile vs. Adult Legal Rights
              B. Counseling for the Transition
              C. Adaptations the Juvenile Must Make in the Adult Setting
              D. Supervisory Techniques for the Detention Officer
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