CJC 399 Special Populations in Criminal Justice
This course examines special populations within the US criminal justice system, including (but not limited to) offenders with mental illness, elderly offenders, and offenders with HIV/AIDS, substance use, substance abuse, poverty and crime. Addressed are the specific needs of each special population, as well as legal and ethical issues arising from their treatment in criminal justice contexts.
Prerequisites: CJC 101 and CJC 102 or permission of the department chairperson