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Criminal Justice Foundations

Instructor:
Lori W Lazzari
323
Credits:
3.0
201
Building:
TBD
Room:
TBD
Semester:
Spring 2025
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Criminal Justice Foundations
Class Type:
LEC
TBD
TBD
Days:
TBD

This course provides an overview of the history and development of criminal justice in our country including the adjudication and court processes. The management, treatment and rehabilitation of behaviors that violate societal norms will be examined as well as the role of social and legal systems in the oppression of individuals and groups. Finally, understanding how crime affects the victim, offender, community, and society as a whole is examined as well as current trends in diversion and treatment.

This course provides an overview of the history and development of criminal justice in our country including the adjudication and court processes. The management, treatment and rehabilitation of behaviors that violate societal norms will be examined as well as the role of social and legal systems in the oppression of individuals and groups. Finally, understanding how crime affects the victim, offender, community, and society as a whole is examined as well as current trends in diversion and treatment.

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