The Social Reality of Crime and Justice

Catalog description

Critically examines the ways in which crime is defined, how crime control policies are established, and how the criminal justice system responds to the problem of crime. Attends to the social and political context in which crime is talked about and responded to. Investigates approaches to crime control, such as peacemaking criminology and restorative justice. SOCI 1001 recommended as prerequisite but not required.