Portland-State-University 2014-2015 Bulletin

CCJ 370 Women, Crime, and Justice

Women as criminals, victims, and professionals in the criminal justice system are the focus of this course. Theories, policies, and relevant empirical studies will be discussed in the context of the historical, socio-political, and cultural forces that shaped them. Topics may include: girls in gangs, female police officers, mothers behind bars, domestic violence, and pregnancy and drug use.

Credits

4
  • Up one level
  • 300