2015-2016 Graduate Bulletin

CRJ 712 Sex Crimes

30 HOURS PLUS CONFERENCES 

Develops a sociological and legal understanding of sex crimes. Addresses the theoretical explanations for sexual offending and the policies mandating treatment for offenders living in the community. Analyzes legislation related to sex offenders and the constitutional legitimacy of this legislation. Examines the difficulty in balancing the rights of the offenders and rights of the community, as well as what forms of community protection are viable for these offenders.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None