CRJ 172 - Substance Abuse And Crime

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Analysis of the role of criminal justice in controlling the use and abuse along with the manufacturing, trafficking and distribution of illicit and legal substances is the primary objective of this course. Students will explore the relationship between drugs, alcohol and criminality along with an overview of law enforcement strategies to combat the war on drugs and evaluating the effectiveness of those strategies. Theories and research regarding causes and consequences of illegal drug usage and trafficking and its effect on the criminal justice system will be evaluated. Students will analyze the current economic and social costs along with the implications of alcohol abuse correlating with such crimes as rape, domestic violence and homicide.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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