CJ 325 - Racism and Racial Violence in the Criminal Justice System

Credits: 3
Explores the relationship between the criminal justice system and racial minorities in the United States. Seeks to understand some of the economic, political, and sociological reasons why racial minorities, particularly African-Americans, are over-represented in the criminal justice system. Explores normative issues of justice and equity in broader social interactions that influence and are influenced by crime and the criminal process.

Prerequisite(s): CJ 201.
Offered: F, S.