ADJ 312 - Ethics in the Criminal Justice System

Institution:

Salve Regina University

Subject:

Description:

This course addresses the ethical standards of conduct in policing and the justice system. It will examine the strains and pressures produced by and within a system of criminal justice. The greater social context of police/citizen contacts and moral standards inherent in each situation are examined with case studies of recent issues in illustration. Restraint, checks and balances, and solutions at the departmental, community, and legal level will be discussed and the ultimate values of justice and mercy delineated. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.