This course presents the evolution, philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile justice and delinquency systems.  The course surveys the right of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods, and current trends in the juvenile justice system.  This class will provide you with an overview of the juvenile offender, the types of violations committed by them, reasons for their misbehavior, and how our juvenile legal system works to rehabilitate the offender.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency in the United States
• Define and explain the functioning of the juvenile justice system
• Explain the causes of youth crime and the role of external factors contributing to delinquency
• Recognize the importance of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and prevention efforts

  Your course grade will be determined according to the following assignments:

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect Empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : jcorcoran@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 878-5712
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Woodbridge. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.