HMS- 21 — Social Justice in the Criminal Justice System
Description: Learn about advocacy strategies and social justice in the criminal justice system. Explore the specialty area, career pathway, and principles related to forensic social work practice and learn about the prevalence of human trafficking. Focus on working with culturally diverse populations. Learn about the impact of policy on practice outcomes and identify ethical dilemmas related to forensic social work practice in the criminal justice system. Emphasis is on developing knowledge, skills and abilities related to advocacy and social justice in the criminal justice system. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Part of
- Behavioral Therapist - Certificate of Achievement - MCE1044
- Child Welfare and Family Studies - Certificate of Achievement - MCE1038
- Drug and Alcohol Studies - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS1045/C/MCE1045
- Military Social Work - Certificate of Achievement - MCE903
- Social Justice System Studies - Certificate of Achievement - MCE988
- Social Work, Human Services, & Counseling Practices - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS987/C/MCE987