JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM--CJ 29120

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OFHONOLULU



SYLLABUS                                                                                                                                  
Rustam A. Barbee, J.D.	 		Office: Century Square, 1188 Bishop St., Ste. 1310
Kaneohe MCBH						 (meetings by appointment)  
Spring Session 2003 				Phone: 524-4406 
                                                                                                                                                      

Text:	Juvenile Justice in America, Third Edition, Clemens Bartollas, Stuart J. Miller

Course Goals:
	1.  To identify and understand contemporary issues in the Juvenile Justice system.
	2.  To identify the roles of various authorities involved in the administration of the Juvenile Justice system.
	3.  To identify and understand the significance of the various stages a juvenile court proceeding.
	
Grading:
	Student grades will be determined by the instructor based upon class preparation, attendance, participation and performance on a final examination.

Teaching method:
	The course will be taught through lecture, discussion and analysis of the text material. Additionally, students must give a presentation which involves an issue addressed by this  	course.

                                                                                                                                                       
	COURSE SCHEDULE
                                                                                                                                                      	
May 12	Introduction and overview of course 
		Text: pages 1-58

May 14	Police and Juvenile Court
		Text: pages 63-113

May 19 	Trial and Disposition 
		Text: pages 117-132

May 21	Adult Court, Probation, Programs
		Text: pages 134-208
		
May 26	After and Institutionalization  
		Text: pages 211-269

May 28	Research and Theory
		Text: pages 273-298

June 2	Gangs and Profiles of Offenders      	
		Text: pages 301-353	
	
June 4	Treatment Issues
		Text: pages 355-382

June 9	International and Future Issues
		Text: Pages 386-431

June 11	FINAL EXAMINATION
		The examination will consist of short answer and/or multiple choice questions.
		
















Rustam A. Barbee is a former prosecutor and public defender who practices law in Hawaii and federal courts.