Juvenile Justice

Another area in which PhD programs in Criminal Justice may focus is Juvenile Justice. Prairie View A&M University is one such institution. They also offer a PhD in Clinical Adolescent Psychology, which could be tailored with research to focus on adolescents in the criminal justice system. It is important to consider all potential aspects of working with young criminals, as this can be very difficult. If you are interested in a PhD program, however, this degree may be more suitable for research or university level positions that do not require frequent and/or direct contact with clients. In any case, you will still have to feel comfortable reading about and researching this population.