CRJU 450 - American Gangs

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Examines in-depth the evolution of street and prison gangs, exposing students to the theory and practice of gang membership, interdiction, and prevention. Includes exploration of gang formation and behavior, and the impact of gangs on crime and correctional management. Emphasis is placed on the criminal justice response to both street and prison gangs, and analysis of contemporary research on American gangs. This is an elective course for Criminal Justice majors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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