CCJS 219 — Race, Crime, and Criminal Justice
Examines the concepts and realities of race in the context of the criminal justice system. Places emphasis on exploration of the treatment of racial minorities as victims and offenders by law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and the nature and extent of this treatment throughout the judicial and punitive process. Investigates the causes and effects of these race-based inequities to prepare students for encountering and addressing them in future law enforcement careers.