CRJ 227 — Mental Health and Criminal Justice

This course explores the complex relationship between mental health and the criminal justice system, focusing on how mental illness impacts both offenders and the justice system. It examines the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and mental health disorders with a focus on interventions, diversion programs, and rehabilitation strategies.

Prerequisites: CRJ 118, CRJ 220, CRJ 231, CRJ 226, SOC 111