CJS 1162 - Special Populations in CJ
3 Credits
Explains the current trends in criminal justice, which recognizes the diversity of offenders that populates the criminal justice system. Taken from criminological, anthropological, and sociological perspectives, this course will analyze the issues which prompted a specialized approach to various offender groups. Topics will include elderly offenders, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders, sexual deviants, gang classified offenders, drug/alcohol abusers, various minority groups, and juvenile offenders. Historical development, societal issues, crime and punishment, discrimination, employment, and other serious problems are considered throughout.
Major Content Areas
Special issues unique to incarcerated women. – 15% Classification process used in the corrections system and the role and impact of inmate classification. – 15% Challenges faced by inmates who are mentally ill, are sexual deviants, and who have a substance abuse history. – 15% Elements between the juvenile and adult corrections system. – 15% Similarities and differences between the general population and people who end up under correctional authority. – 15% Offender types and challenges each may post in the corrections system. – 25%
Learning Outcomes
Identify the special issues unique to incarcerated women. Explain the classification process used in the corrections system and analyze the role and impact of inmate classification. Describe the challenges faced by inmates who are mentally ill, are sexual deviants, and who have a substance abuse history. Compare the elements between the juvenile and adult corrections system. Describe similarities and differences between the general population and people who end up under correctional authority. Identify a range of offender types and assess the challenges each may pose in the corrections system.
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