CJ 480 - Community Justice Systems:Restorative Justice

Institution:

University of Pikeville

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Comparative analysis of legal institutions and lawmaking processes in traditional, developing and developed societies Explores the historical, social and philosophical sources in the contemporary resurgence of extra-legal methods of negotiation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in selected cultures and institutional settings Comparison of potential uses of ADR to advocacy processes The dynamics of ADR are explored in a variety of classroom techniques, attempting to develop skills and evaluation methods Examines the processing of crime victims and the new status of victims in the criminal justice system; evaluates the proposed constitutional amendment advancing "victim rights.? ?Prerequisite: Junior standing orpermission of the Instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upike.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 218-5250

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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