CRJ 242 Families And Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

This course introduces the sociological and criminological approach to understanding families. Connections between individual and society are explored in relation to the criminal justice system and what constitutes a “family.” It explores how our values influence and define norms, belief systems and how these systems serve to influence or help to prevent the involvement in the criminal justice system from the position of being a victim or an offender.

Prerequisite:

CRJ 101 Introduction To Criminal Justice , SOC 111 Introduction To Sociology or SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology

Course is Offered: FA every year