CRMJ 415 - Women, Crime and Justice

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

This course will present contemporary issues and trends concerning women and their interactions with the criminal justice system. The major themes will be: Women as Professionals; Women as Offenders; and Women as Victims. Each of these themes will be treated within the context of police, courts, and corrections. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the multiple roles of women in the criminal justice system (2) Describe the specific duties and characteristics of each role and explain their requirements/obligations under the law (3) Chart the educational, judicial, and societal parameters of the specific roles (4) Formulate solutions to problem areas, including preventative strategies to minimize the number of females as victims and offenders

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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