PLJ 250 - Drugs,Crime and Law in Latin America

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course explores the problems facing Latin America in relation to drugs and crime. Th e course focuses on the conditions giving rise to crime, drug traffi cking and drug addiction in Latin America. It off ers a basic understanding of international legal and human rights standards and law enforcement eff orts that apply in addressing the issues of drugs and crime. Particular emphasis is placed on hemispheric strategies to combat drug use and narcotics traffi cking. Th is course can be taken to satisfy requirements for the international criminal justice major. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and sophomore standing or above or permission of the section instructor

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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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