ADMJ 302

Community Relations: Multicultural Issues

This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the institutions of the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse, multicultural population. The course addresses the role and interplay of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture, and law enforcement. The course examines new strategies, skills, tools, and cultural knowledge necessary for personnel engaged in all aspects of the criminal justice system. Special topics include the impact that terrorism and the need for homeland security have had on the dynamics of police community relations. (C-ID AJ 160)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC