CRJ 112 - Gangs and Threat Groups in America

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

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Description:

Examination of criminal organizations in America. The problems posed by "anti-social groups," their structure and their history in contemporary American society. The spectrum of social sciences is employed in an examination of "illegal groups" and such issues as aggression and group dynamics. Styles such as street gangs, prison gangs and traditional organized crime are defined and studied. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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