LEI 237 - Sex Crimes

Institution:

Widener University-Delaware Campus

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Description:

This course is designed to give an overview of sex crimes, to include sexual abuse of children, date rape, rape by a stranger, consensual sex crimes, and other related issues such as the "daterape"drug and special sanctions for offenders with transmittable diseases. The purpose of this course is to heighten awareness of the specific problems in handling these issues in the criminal justice system, and to analyze potential hazards in defending/prosecuting cases. Assignments will include sharing of related current events with the class, discussing assigned readings, and reviewing actual court documents relating to sex crimes. Prerequisites: LEI 101 and 121.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 477-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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