CJ 517

Gangs in America

One of the main purposes of this course is to examine one of the most polarizing, difficult to research topics in Criminal Justice: Gangs. By exploring these dynamics and connections, the course will address the history, research, legislation, and policy implications related to Gangs, and the criminal justice system's response to Gangs. This course is divided into four points: 1) Defining Gangs, and the Historical Perspective of Gangs 2) Theoretical Basis of Gangs and Gang Involvement 3) Current Gang Trends, and 4) Gang Prevention/Intervention

Units: 3.0