JUAD 220 — Criminal Justice in Pop Culture
Many people enjoy watching true crime documentaries on Netflix or listening to a good episode of a true crime podcast. The popularity of this type of entertainment has created a boom in the production of such media. This course will present examples of true crime media and examine how they portray the case and/or the criminal justice system, focusing especially on accuracies and inaccuracies. We will also examine and discuss any accuracies and inaccuracies about the justice system portrayed in the piece of media. We will also examine the broader effects of this type of media on how we perceive the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. We will also discuss potential reforms to the criminal justice system that could create a more fair and just system to address the problems exposed in the media.