CRMJ 411 - Community Relations and Criminal Justice

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

A systematic treatment of the relationship between communities and law enforcement agencies with special emphasis on the effects of race and ethnicity on community/police relationships. Discussions of the impact of law enforcement agencies on community welfare, economic opportunities, criminal behavior, victimization, and different judicial processing. Analysis of the impact of assimilation and acculturation on criminal behavior, victimization, and criminal justice processes. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe community-oriented policing (2) Illustrate internal changes and obstacles police departments face (3) Analyze societal changes and its subsequent needs on the criminal justice system (4) Implement programs that will address a specific problem or concern in the community

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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