CRJ 365 Gender and the Criminal Justice System

3 Credit(s) V DPDS

This course will examine the roles and behaviors of females in offending, victimization, and the workplace within the criminal justice system and will also consider diverse genders and sexuality. Course content will include the important history of women. Theoretical perspectives and research studies will be presented for criminality and victimization. The criminal justice system’s official response to the needs and rights of females and people from diverse genders will be explored. Discussion will include policy implications and legal reforms. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for CRJ majors. Free Elective.