CJS 427 - Youth Gangs

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

ELECTIVE COURSES

Description:

Prerequisites: CJS 105, CJS 308 or permission of instructorThis course is intended to give students a foundation in core issuesrelated to the topic of youth gangs in the United States. The coursewill provide students with a historical perspective of gangs; identify the challenges associated with defining gangs, and the relatedchallenges with measuring the prevalence of gangs and gang crime inthe United States. The course will also cover theoretical explanationsfor the causes of gangs and the effectiveness of different systemresponses intended to prevent gangs.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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