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Articulate the historical and legal evolution of the juvenile justice system.
Assessment Strategies
Individual project, quiz
Criteria
You create a historical events timeline that includes 10 accurate data points
You demonstrate ability to locate data points in the course text and/or other source(s) that are relevant to the evolution of the juvenile justice system as it is today
You summarize your findings to the class
You define terms used in the juvenile justice system on a quiz and score at least 75%
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Distinguish the differences between the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems goals and limitations when involving juveniles.
Assessment Strategies
Online discussion board questions and replies, quiz
Criteria
You contribute three original online discussion board questions and reply to three entries done by classmates within two days of posting by instructor
Your entries are based on the course text, in class discussion, factual data sources and observations
Your discussion board entries are grammatically correct
You use correct spelling and punctuation
Your follow up replies respect the viewpoints and opinions of others
You complete quiz and score at least 75%
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Quantify the effects of juvenile crime in a community and society.
Assessment Strategies
Written essay exam
Criteria
Your handwritten product is grammatically correct with correct spelling and punctuation
You score 75% or greater on the exam
You complete the exam in class and within one hour
You list the various types of factors that place juveniles at risk for delinquency
You describe the effects of juvenile crime on community image and safety
You define the concept of ‘school to prison pipeline’ in the context of race, and why this is relevant
You briefly summarize the economic impact that juvenile crime has on communities and society
You explain clearly the impact that juvenile crime has on families
You provide accurate examples of how gender bias works in the juvenile justice system
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Analyze causes for juvenile delinquency.
Assessment Strategies
Student small group teach back, quiz
Criteria
You create two relevant discussion questions on biological, psychological and social causes of delinquency to pose to your group
You initiate conversation in your group by posing your questions for consideration
You listen to others in your group and give reasonable responses
You express views and feelings clearly and appropriately
State main points in a concise and precise manner
You complete quiz and score at least 75%
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Diagnose the needs of children and juveniles in need of protection and services.
Assessment Strategies
Written paper, quiz
Criteria
Your written product is grammatically correct with correct spelling and punctuation
Your final product is two pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font 12 pt
You explain the meaning of the acronym CHIPs (Children in need of Protective Services) versus JIPs (Juveniles in need of Protective Services)
You explain what children may be need protection or services
You explain the needs of juveniles placed under a JIPs petition
You distinguish which Wisconsin State Statute cover CHIPs or JIPs (Chapter 48 & 938)
You define status offenses and list examples
You summarize types of child abuse
You describe the impact of abuse on victims
You list several mandated reporters of child abuse
You complete quiz and score at least 75%
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Select appropriate resources to aid juveniles and identify public and private resources aimed at providing care and services to juveniles detained, hospitalized, or incarcerated.
Assessment Strategies
Story vignettes, quiz
Criteria
You carefully evaluate each vignette provided by the instructor
You identify the behavior(s) the juvenile in the vignette is exhibiting
You discuss possible causes for the behavior
You compare and share evidence-based resource options with classmates
You outline a set of resource options that could best meet the need of the juvenile
You defend your decision verbally to the instructor You complete quiz and score at least 75%
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Define legal terms, statutes, and age restrictions involved in the juvenile and criminal justice system.
Assessment Strategies
Written exam
Criteria
Your work product is grammatically correct with correct spelling and punctuation
You score 75% or greater on the exam
You complete the exam in class and within one hour
You describe the concept of police discretion
You explain the rights (and limitations) of juveniles at home, school and in public
You summarize each of the five landmark law cases that changed legal norms in the Juvenile Justice System
You define the legal concept of preventive detention
You list the steps of the pre-adjudication procedure, the adjudicatory process and the dispositional hearing
You compare the effectiveness of the various sentencing alternatives, including restitution and restorative justice
You describe the four functions of juvenile probation
You explain the tools used by probation/aftercare officers to reduce crime and control risk
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Describe investigative techniques when investigating crimes against juveniles.
Assessment Strategies
Practice interviews, quiz
Criteria
You greet the juvenile by name
You are open and approachable
You introduce yourself and your role
You demonstrate empathy, pay attention to any symptoms of nervousness and are sensitive to the juvenile’s needs
You have created a list of questions that you feel are most important to ask
You ask the juvenile about their understanding of why they are being interviewed
You use open ended questions and are careful about asking ‘yes-no’ questions
You take your time and are not hurried
You address any questions that the juvenile might have
You compare the results of your interview with elements of various crimes and decide upon the appropriate charge(s)
You complete quiz and score at least 75%
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Engage a community stakeholder to participate in a juvenile justice related program or event.
Assessment Strategies
Community Service Learning Project, Presentation
Criteria
You identify the level or type of participation to achieve
You identify a community stakeholder to engage
You maintain communication with community stakeholder throughout project
You identify which resources are needed and available
You identify any limitations or potential barriers
You evaluate whether the engagement met its purpose
You present your findings to class
You score 75% or greater on the exam