CJ 471 - Mental Health Law and Justice

Institution:

Minot State University

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Description:

3 cr. This course is designed to begin preparing senior level students who intend on becoming police officers, probation officers or correctional officers and who will deal with mentally ill offenders. Students will acquire an understanding of the relationship between the criminal justice system and the mental health system. Particular emphasis will be on civil commitment procedures versus criminal commitment procedures. Students will also become familiar with the major psychiatric disorders and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV. Case studies will also be provided to students who will apply their understanding of laws, procedures, treatment and ethical issues when working with this population. NOTE: This course in no way qualifies students to diagnose and provide treatment to offenders. It only provides students with a better understanding of mentally ill offenders and the criminal justice and mental health systems that deal with them. Prerequisite(s): CJ 120.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minotstateu.edu

Phone Number:

(701) 858-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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