Sex Crimes and Offenders.

Catalog description

This course explores the topics of defining sexual deviancy, dysfunction, typology, and disorders. Evaluation of how the Criminal Justice System responds to sex crimes and sex offenders will be discussed for policing and prosecuting sexual harm; correctional management and civil commitment; assessing and treating sex offenders; and community supervision and reentry issues. The course will provide an overview of laws, public policy, and sex offender legislative action as well as public awareness, victim advocacy, and prevention. Prerequisite: CJ 201 .