Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

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This course will provide the student with an understanding of the evolution of the U.S. criminal justice system, specifically the antecedents of modern structures and practices of criminal justice, including the operation and administration of criminal justice. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues and trends relative to administration and management, as well as the purpose and structure of "alternative" or "community" applications. Topics may include probation, parole, community service, policing, legal issues and the effectiveness of alternative punishments and their growing role in the American criminal justice system.