This course examines the interactional processes within and among the criminal justice system's components and their relationships to other public and private institutions. The role of politics in policy formulation, the policy making process, and the consequences of current policies on the operation of the criminal justice system are discussed.
Outcomes: Students will understand the CJ policy-making process, including which factors facilitate/inhibit effective policy development and implementation, and how CJ research is used to formulate, implement, and evaluate CJ policies.
Outcomes: Students will understand the CJ policy-making process, including which factors facilitate/inhibit effective policy development and implementation, and how CJ research is used to formulate, implement, and evaluate CJ policies.