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LGL 2013 - Juvenile Law

Credits: 3

This course will familiarize students with a practical understanding of the laws of Juvenile Court for child protection and delinquency/criminal hearings and proceedings. Topics include the laws of abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights; nonjudicial supervision; court ordered supervision; detention of juveniles, and Family with Service Needs petitions. Students will learn the appropriate procedures relevant to drafting juvenile court documents including petitions for abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, and FWSN. This course will address the ethical considerations of working in Juvenile Court with an emphasis on confidentiality.

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1010  or permission of the program coordinator
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