CJ 58 - Social Equity and the Criminal Justice System

    Recent Professors
    R. Weatherford
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    Explore the social justice issues prevalent in the Criminal Justice System; including use of force, disparity in sentencing, civil unrest, mass incarceration, decriminalization of mental illness and drug users, systemic racism, prejudicial biases and other systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Explanation of the impact and effect of stereotypes and prejudice within the system and how it affects its decision makers. Examination of social stratification and perspectives based on race, ethnicity, social and economic class, gender and gender identity as they relate to crime and justice in America. Identification of cultural traditions that may affect the rehabilitation process of the correctional client.