Studies principles and procedures of arrest, detention, petition, summons, records and adjudication of juvenile offenders. Introduces organization and function of the police juvenile unit, community diversion practices, and organization of the Family Court. Reviews Hawai‘i statutes and United States Supreme Court decisions affecting juvenile rights of due process. Considers societal context of juvenile problems, delinquency prevention, and treatment. (Crosslisted as SOC 231.)
Prerequisites
AJ 101, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.