CJD 1702 - Criminal Justice Communications

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

Subject:

Description:

3 credits Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course covers community relations techniques and courtesy are addressed, with emphasis given to crime prevention. The needs of various groups within society are addressed, including: juveniles, the elderly, ethnic and cultural groups, the mentally ill and retarded, the physically handicapped, and substance abusers. Intervention techniques for various situations including: suicide, domestic violence, and other crises are studied, with practical exercises. Stress recognition and reduction are included. Human diversity training is designed to enhance awareness of one's own cultural rules and predispositions and how these cultural influences come into play in common interaction with others. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 56 contact hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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