CRJS 3344 - Criminal Justice and Domestic Violence

Institution:

Bemidji State University

Subject:

Description:

The historical roots of domestic and sexual violence, and the continuing prevalence and magnitude of the problem. This course focuses on coordinated community efforts in the United States to keep families and others safe from relationship violence; thoroughly examines methods used by the criminal justice system to prevent and treat domestic violence; emphasizes the changing response of police, social agencies, the courts, and our lawmakers to domestic violence cases; and investigates ways in which the legal system treats victims of abuse who fight back and sometimes kill abusers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bemidjistate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 475-2001

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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