CJ-681 Crime and Communities
Core required course for Master of Science in Crime and Justice Program. Examines the relationship among crime, criminal justice, and the community as well as the impact of crime on local neighborhoods and community institutions. The role of the community in the criminal justice system and processes of social control are also examined. Topics covered include: local measurement of crime statistics; community policing; prevention and early intervention strategies; community corrections and intermediate sanctions. Strategies for empowering local communities to address the quality of life in the urban environment are also explored.
Prerequisite
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Crime and Justice Studies MSCJS
Offered
Spring