Cj 320 - Contemporary Topics in Criminal Justice

Institution:

Southern Vermont College

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Description:

This course is designed to examine contemporary topics in criminal justice. Criminal justice response in the 21st century will require more sophisticated programs and policies to combat crime. This course will examine the latest criminal justice programs and evaluate what is working and what is not. Issues may include domestic and international terrorism, community policing, domestic violence intervention, crime prevention, the "war" on drugs and restorative justice. This course will cover those topics traditionally police and prosecutor oriented, such as community policing, domestic violence intervention and crime prevention and explore the effectiveness of "quality of life" interventions and community-based programs such as "Weed and Feed" and therapybased initiatives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.svc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 447-6324

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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