COR 230 - Sex Offenders in the Criminal Justice System

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the causes of sexual crimes and the treatment of sex off enders throughout the criminal justice process. Th ere is an analysis of the laws that relate to sex off enders and the cyclical nature of sex off ender legislation. Th e course examines the diffi culty of balancing rights of the off enders and rights of the community, as well as what forms of community protection are viable for these individuals. By the end of the course, students should have an understanding of sex off ender typologies, types of treatment off ered, laws and policies regarding sex crimes, and the likely future direction of legislation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: COR 101, PSC 101, CRJ 101 or ICJ 101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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