Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria

Bishop Epifañio, B. Surban Street, Dumaguete City

College of Criminal Justice Education

Academic Year 2024 - 2025

COURSE SYLLABUS
(Aligned with Outcomes Based Education (OBE))

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

CRIM 5

Prepared by:

John Philip E. Dunque, RCrim.

Instructor

Reviewed by:

Yushmad Cañizares, RCrim, PhD

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

Approved by:

CONSOLACION C. UNABIA, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Course Code: CRIM 5 Course Title: Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System
Course Credits: 3 units Pre-requisite: __CRIM 1__

Course Description:

This course deals with the etiology of delinquency, the theories of delinquency, deviant behaviors and factors that cause it, and the measures for deterrence and control
of teenage crime. Moreover, the course recognizes the various laws and provisions that protect the rights and welfare of children including the role of different agencies
in handling child in conflict with the law and its relationship to Philippine Juvenile Justice System and the diversion programs.

Course Objective:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. reiterate the Historical Perspective, Concepts and philosophies of Juvenile Delinquency;

2. describe the Nature and Extent of Juvenile Delinquency;
3. understand the Theories of Juvenile Delinquency
4. discuss the Factors and Causes of Juvenile Delinquency.
5. comprehend the Family Conditions, and the Role of the Parents and Teachers against Delinquency
6. explain Parental Rights and Disciplinary Authority over their children.
7. elucidate the Rights, Welfare, and Protection of Children under applicable Laws.
8. discuss the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention programs.
9. explain the Models of Juvenile Justice System.
10. reiterate R.A. 9344 as amended and other relevant and applicable laws and UN declarations

Philosophy of COSCA:
The total formation of the human person in the quest for knowledge and truth and search for meaning, enlightened by faith, the good of human family in view of man’s ultimate
end.

VISION of COSCA:
COSCA: A premier Diocesan Catholic Education Institution, Transformative in Christian Leadership and Service, Enhancing the family, church and society in the midst of fast
changing world.

MISSION of COSCA:
1. We provide and impart a Catholic Education that is Christ-Centered and Competency-Based, holistic and transformative, through appropriate used of relevant pedagogy and
technology.
2. We equip students with globally-responsive knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are based on Christian principles and values.
3. We engage in research-based community projects for people empowerment and nation building.
4. We advocate and promote the protection and preservation of Mother Earth our common home, through responsible stewardship.
CORE VALUES:
1. FIDES, SPES, CARITAS, We Believe, We Hope, We Love. We integrate Faith, Life and Culture.
2. TRUTH and WISDOM. We seek the truth. We love Wisdom. We live by them.
3. MISSION and EVANGELIZATION. We uphold the teachings of the Church. We engage in the life and Mission of the Church. We Proclaim Christ to the world.
4. DISCIPLESHIP. We build community; we are not just a crowd. We are not just a working group. We are God’s Beloved Children. We are a community of Faith. We are
community of Disciples.
5. STEWARDSHIP. We Love Mother Earth. We protect the environment. We take responsibility of God’s Creation.
6. EMPOWERMENT. We empower lives with purpose and meaning; families with love and integrity; the world of truth, justice, freedom and peace.
7. CHRISTIAN SERVICE. We serve the love and joy. We make a difference. We live simply. We share generously. We care deeply.

COURSE OUTLINE and TIME FRAMEWORK

WEEK Course Content/ Subject Matter

WEEK 1 CHAPTER 1. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND CONCEPTS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

(3hours)
Lesson 1. Importance of Understanding Juvenile History
Lesson 2. Delinquency in General
Lesson 3. Childhood and Delinquency
Lesson 4. Individual Theories of Criminal Behavior

WEEK 2 CHAPTER 2. NATURE AND EXTENT OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

(3hours)
Lesson 1. Sociological Views of Delinquency
Lesson 2. Developmental Views of Delinquency
Lesson 3. Social Factors

WEEK 3 Lesson 4. Community Factors

(3hours) Lesson 5. Environmental and Situational Influences
Lesson 6. Gender and Delinquency

WEEK 4
CHAPTER 3. THEORIES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
(3hours)
 Lesson 1. Attachment Theory
Lesson 2. Cultural Deviance Theory
Lesson 3. Delinquent Subculture Theory

WEEK 5 CHAPTER 4. CAUSATION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

(3hours)
Lesson 1. Causes of Delinquency
Lesson 2. Preventive Measures

Lesson 3. Family Background

WEEK 6 Lesson 4. Environmental factors to Delinquency
(3hours) Lesson 5. Companionship and Juvenile Gang

1HOUR and 30 PRELIM EXAMINATION

MINUTES

WEEK 7
(3hours) CHAPTER 5. FAMILY CONDITIONS, AND THE ROLE OF THE PARENTS AND TEACHERS AGAINST DELINQUENCY

Lesson 1. Family Structure

Lesson 2. Nuclear Families
Lesson 3. Single Parent Families
Lesson 4. Extended Families
Lesson 5. Childless Families

WEEK 8 Lesson 6. Step Families

(3hours) Lesson 7. Grand Parent Families
Lesson 8. Unconventional Families
Lesson 9. Role Model: Educator’s Role

WEEK 9 CHAPTER 6. PARENTAL RIGHTS AND DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OVER THEIR CHILDREN
(3hours) Lesson 1. Parental Rights and Duties
Lesson 2. Duties of Parents Under P.D. 603
WEEK 10 Lesson 3. Representative of the Children
(3hours) Lesson 4. Disciplinary Actions
Lesson 5. Liability of Father and Mother

WEEK 11 CHAPTER 7. RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

(3hours) Lesson 1. Declaration of the Rights of the Child
Lesson 2. Special Protection
Lesson 3. Benefits of Social Security

WEEK 12 Lesson 4. Presidential Decree No. 603

(3hours) Lesson 5. Republic Act No.7610

1 HOUR and 30 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

MINUTES

WEEK 13
(3hours) CHAPTER 8. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Lesson 1. Kinds of Intervention Programs

Lesson 2. Principle of Restorative Justice
Lesson 3. Parental Authority

CHAPTER 9. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

WEEK 14 Lesson 1. Legal Framework
(3hours)

WEEK 15 Lesson 2. Republic Act No. 9344

(3hours)

WEEK 16 Lesson 3. Republic Act No. 10630

(3hours)
 WEEK 17 CHAPTER 10. UNITED NATION RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF JUVENILES DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTY
(3hours) Lesson 1. Fundamental Perspectives

WEEK 18 Lesson 2. Scope and Application of the Rules

(3hours) Lesson 3. Juvenile Under Arrest or Awaiting Trial

2 HOURS FINAL EXAMINATION

TEACHING PLAN

Period Time
Frame Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/Subject Matter Teaching and Learning Assessment Tasks Time
(Week (DLO) Activities (TLAs) (ATs) Table
Number
)
At the end of the lesson, the  Face to face  quizzes
Prelim Week 1 students should be able to: CHAPTER 1. HISTORICAL discussion
1. Understand the Historical PERSPECTIVE AND  PowerPoint
Significance of Juvenile CONCEPTS OF JUVENILE presentation
Delinquency;  Oral recitation
DELINQUENCY
2. Explore the Intersection of
Childhood and Delinquency; Lesson 1. Importance of 3 hours
3. Differentiate Key Concepts Understanding Juvenile History
and Terminology; Lesson 2. Delinquency in General
4. Analyze Individual Theories Lesson 3. Childhood and
of Criminal Behavior; and Delinquency
5. Apply Knowledge to Real- Lesson 4. Individual Theories of
World Scenarios Criminal Behavior

Week 2 At the end of the lesson, the  Face to face  Oral

students should be able to: CHAPTER 2. NATURE AND discussion examinations
1. Understand Different EXTENT OF JUVENILE  PowerPoint  quizzes
Perspectives on Delinquency; DELINQUENCY presentation
2. Analyze Sociological Views of  Oral recitation
 Delinquency; Lesson 1. Sociological Views of 3 hours
3. Explore Developmental Views of Delinquency
Delinquency; Lesson 2. Developmental Views of
4. Examine the Role of Social Delinquency
Factors; and Lesson 3. Social Factors
5. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios
Week 3 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 4. Community Factors  Face to fce  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: Lesson 5. Environmental and Discussion
1. Understand the Multifaceted Situational Influences  PowerPoint
Nature of Delinquency; Lesson 6. Gender and Delinquency presentation
2. Examine the Role of Community  Oral recitation
Factors;
 Report presentation
3. Explore Environmental and
Situational Influences;
4. Critically evaluate traditional
explanations of gender and
delinquency
Week 4 At the end of the lesson, the CHAPTER 3. THEORIES OF  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Discussion  Oral examination
1. Critically Evaluate Theories of  PowerPoint
Delinquency; Lesson 1. Attachment Theory
presentation
2. Compare and Contrast Different Lesson 2. Cultural Deviance Theory  Oral recitation
Theoretical Perspectives; Lesson 3. Delinquent Subculture
3. Define and explain major Theory
 Report presentation
theories of juvenile
delinquency, including attachment
theory, cultural deviance
theory, and delinquent subculture
theory.
4. Apply Theories to Real-World
Scenarios
Week 5 At the end of the lesson, the  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: CHAPTER 4. CAUSATION OF Discussion
1. Understand the Multifaceted JUVENILE DELINQUENCY  PowerPoint
Nature of Causation; presentation
2. Analyze Key Factors Lesson 1. Causes of Delinquency
Contributing to Delinquency; Lesson 2. Preventive Measures
3. Identify and explain key
individual factors, such as
 personality traits, cognitive
abilities, and mental health
conditions, that might contribute to
delinquency risk.;
4. Examine the Effectiveness of
Preventive Measures; and
5. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios
Week 6 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 3. Family Background  Face to Face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: Lesson 4. Environmental factors to Discussion  Oral examination
1. Explore the role and impact of Delinquency  PowerPoint  Long exam
family background on Lesson 5. Companionship and presentation  Writing
deliquency risk and protective Juvenile Gang assignment
factors;  Major exam
2. Examine rhe Influence of
Environmenal factors; and
3. Understand the Dynamics of
companionship and Juvenile Gang.

Midterm Week 7 At the end of the lesson, the CHAPTER 5. FAMILY  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: CONDITIONS, AND THE ROLE Discussion
1. Critically Evaluate the Link OF THE PARENTS AND  PowerPoint
Between Family and Delinquency; TEACHERS AGAINST presentation
2. Examine the Role of Different DELINQUENCY
Family Structures; and
3. Evaluate the impact of various Lesson 1. Family Structure
family factors, including Lesson 2. Nuclear Families
structure, socioeconomic
Lesson 3. Single Parent Families
status, conflict, and parental
behaviors, on delinquency risk and Lesson 4. Extended Families
protective factors. Lesson 5. Childless Families

Week 8 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 3. Family Background  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: Lesson 4. Environmental factors to Discussion
1. Delinquency  PowerPoint
Lesson 5. Companionship and presentation
Juvenile Gang  Report presentation

Week 9 At the end of the lesson, the  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: CHAPTER 6. PARENTAL Discussion  Oral examination
 1. Understand the key concepts  PowerPoint
related to parental rights and RIGHTS AND DISCIPLINARY presentation
responsibilities ; AUTHORITY OVER THEIR  Report presentation
2. Examine the limits of CHILDREN
Disciplinary Authority; Lesson 1. Parental Rights and Duties
3. Analyze the legal framework Lesson 2. Duties of Parents Under
governing parental rights and P.D. 603
responsibilities under Philippine
law, including relevant
provisions of the Constitution
and Republic Act No. 603 (Child
and Youth Welfare Code); and
4. Apply knowledge to real-
world scenario.

Week 10 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 3. Representative of the  Face to face  Quiz 3 hours
students should be able to: Children Discussion  Long exam
1. Explain the concept of legal Lesson 4. Disciplinary Actions  PowerPoint
representation for children in the Lesson 5. Liability of Father and presentation
context of parental rights and Mother
disciplinary actions;
2. Examine Different
Disciplinary Actions and their
Legality;
3. Explore the Scope of Parental
Liability; and
4. Apply Knowledge to Real-
World Scenarios.

Week 11 At the end of the lesson, the CHAPTER 7. RIGHTS,  Face to face  Oral examination 3 hours
students should be able to: WELFARE, AND PROTECTION Discussion
1. Understand the framework for OF CHILDREN  PowerPoint
children’s right and protection; Lesson 1. Declaration of the Rights presentation
2. Explore the scope of special of the Child
protection for children; Lesson 2. Special Protection
3. Discuss the role of various Lesson 3. Benefits of Social Security
stakeholders, including
 government agencies, civil
society organizations, and
individuals, in ensuring effective
protection and reporting
mechanisms for children at risk;
and
4. Examine Access to Social
Benefits for Children;
Week 12 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 4. Presidential Decree No.  Face to Face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: 603 Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Role of Key Lesson 5. Republic Act No.7610  PowerPoint  Long exam
Legislation in Protecting Children; presentation  Writing
2. Compare and Contrast Legal  Report presentation assignment
Frameworks for Child Protection;
and  Major exam
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of PD
603 and RA 7610 in achieving their
intended goals, considering factors
like implementation
challenges, resource
limitations, and evolving societal
norms.

Finals Week 13 At the end of the lesson, the CHAPTER 8. JUVENILE  Face to Face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: DELINQUENCY PREVENTION Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Landscape of PROGRAMS  PowerPoint
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention; presentation
2. Explore the Principles of Lesson 1. Kinds of Intervention
Restorative Justice in Delinquency Programs
Prevention; and Lesson 2. Principle of Restorative
3. Examine the Role of Parental
Justice
Authority in Delinquency
Prevention. Lesson 3. Parental Authority

Week 14 At the end of the lesson, the CHAPTER 9. JUVENILE  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: JUSTICE SYSTEM Discussion  Article
1. Understand the Legal Lesson 1. Legal Framework  PowerPoint presentation
Framework of the Juvenile Justice presentation
System;  Recitation
2. Examine Key Legal Concepts
 and Procedures;
3. Explore the Impact of
Legislation and Policies; and
4. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios
Week 15 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 2. Republic Act No. 9344  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Core Principles  PowerPoint
of RA 9344; presentation
2. Examine Key Provisions and
 Recitation
Procedures;
3. Analyze the specific rights
guaranteed to juveniles throughout
the juvenile justice process; and
4. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios.
Week 16 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 3. Republic Act No. 10630  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Context and  PowerPoint  Long
Significance of RA 10630; presentation examination
2. Examine Key Provisions and  Recitation
Implications;
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of RA
10630 in achieving its intended
goals; and
4. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios
Week 17 At the end of the lesson, the  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: CHAPTER 10. UNITED NATION Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Context and RULES FOR THE PROTECTION  PowerPoint  Long
Significance of the UN Rules; OF JUVENILES DEPRIVED OF presentation examination
2. Examine Key Provisions and THEIR LIBERTY  Recitation
Implications; and Lesson 1. Fundamental Perspectives
3. Explore Implementation and
Challenges
Week 18 At the end of the lesson, the Lesson 2. Scope and Application of  Face to face  Quizzes 3 hours
students should be able to: the Rules Discussion  Oral examination
1. Understand the Scope and Lesson 3. Juvenile Under Arrest or  PowerPoint  Long
Application of the Rules; Awaiting Trial presentation examination
2. Evaluate the potential impact of  Recitation  Major exam
 the Rules' scope on their
effectiveness in achieving their
stated goals and protecting the
rights of all relevant juveniles;
3. Examine Rights and Protections
for Juveniles Under
Arrest/Awaiting Trial; and
4. Apply Knowledge to Real-World
Scenarios.

References:

Books:

1. Florendo, A., & Tulalian, V. (2021). Juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice system. Wiseman's Book Trading, Inc. Philippines

GRADING SYSTEM
Prelim Grade Midterm Grade Final Grade
Class standing /Performance Major Exam/ Chapter Class standing Major Exam/ Chapter Exam Class standing /Performance Major Exam/ Chapter Exam
60% Exam 40% /Performance 60% 40% 60% 40%
(Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade )/3= FINAL RATING
Class Standing /Performance (includes: Quiz, Recitation/Presentation /Research /Tasks/Exercises/Demonstration)
Class Policies

Uniform – Students are expected to wear there scheduled uniform during class.
Hair – Male cadets must observe proper haircut (3 inches by 4 inches) and must free themselves from very conspicuous beard/mustache. Female cadets with long hair are
expected to wear hairnet.