AJ 113 — Violent Crime in America 3 Units
Students will examine theories and predictors of violence, the role of victims in the criminal justice system, and approaches to crime measurement. Common crimes including criminal homicide, sex crimes, domestic violence, gang and hate crimes, and elder abuse are also addressed. The legal and social impact of violence on quality-of-life as well as crime prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies are explored. (C-ID SOCI 160)