CJS 4400 - Global Justice

Institution:

University of Detroit Mercy

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course goes beyond the traditional boundaries of American criminal justice system and its models and looks at global aspects of crime and punishment. The course will use a comparative methodology and will encompass the pressing global issues that face criminal justice internationally today. The unique capabilities of such international law enforcement agencies, such as Interpol or Europol, will be detailed. Students will learn how these global criminal justice agencies and others work to investigate and prosecute common crimes that defy normal national boundaries (e.g. human trafficking and drug trade). The participants in this class will enhance their geographical knowledge of crime hot spots throughout the world. Students will be introduced to a variety of real world global concerns that confront CJ practitioners such as: Global crime rates/trends, Enforced prostitution/pornography (women and children); Enslavement (forced labor), etc.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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