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CJ315 Gangs in America

• Department Criminal Justice
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

Gangs continue to scourge the American criminal justice system. Since the 1990s street gangs have multiplied in number and are no longer simply an inner-city problem. The nationwide effort to manage this enigma is far reaching beyond just criminal justice professionals. The problem is a complex one that is far reaching into the homes of every citizen in every community. This course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of what a street gang is, provide an overview of the historical and contemporary street gang, and examine efficacy of some past and current methods used to address their influence. Particular attention will be devoted to gang types, diversity, theoretical explanations as well as an analyze the responses, intervention and prevention strategies, and public policy issues. The content in this course is mature and may be disturbing. It should be given serious consideration and treated with due diligence.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

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