CJ 5572 - Race, Crime and Justice

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This seminar examines the role of race in criminal justice processing. The class examines the research findings, interpretations, issues and implications in assessing the impact of race in the administration of criminal justice. Explores the policy implications concerning the nature and extent of racial disparities in the criminal justice system and lays out a research agenda to more strategically address these issues within criminal justice policy making.