JUST S131 - Rural Justice in Alaska

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Justice

Description:

3 credits (3 + 0) An examination of the application of the western justice system to remote Alaska villages including issues that arise from cultural conflicts, difficulties associated with a centralized justice system servicing remote communities off the road system, the Federal/Indian or Native Alaskan relationship, and a description of criminal behavior occurring in the villages. Exposure to alcohol and substance related issues. These include Tribal justice-related solutions, local options laws, and other efforts to curb the negative aspects of alcohol and substance abuse in rural Alaska.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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