Social Justice
Social justice concepts encourage students to consider the importance of promoting a more just and equal society, and to understand the relationships among social policy, social justice and criminal justice. Social justice courses develop the theme of equal justice for all, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status or other background factors that could influence the fair administration of justice. Justice for victims, as well as criminal defendants, is a component of this category.
Race and Gender
The experiences of minority group members and women when coming in contact with the criminal justice system are often very different from those of white males. Examples of courses that examine differential treatment and consequences, based on minority status and/or gender include Women and Crime (CCJ 4670), Race, Crime & Justice (CCJ 6669), Cultural Diversity in CJ (CCJ 4463), and Domestic Relations Law (PLA 4800).
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Civil Rights
The right of all citizens, regardless of age, ethnicity, or other social variables, to be treated fairly and equitably under the law is considered in a variety of course offerings. Courses concerning civil rights include Employment Discrimination Law (PLA 4472), Human Rights & Criminal Justice (CCJ 5675), Legal Issues of the Elderly (PLA 4530) and Victims and the Criminal Justice System (CCJ 3667). Undergraduate, graduate and honors courses addressing juvenile issues are also offered. These include Juvenile Law and Procedure (PLA 4813), Delinquency Control (CJJ 4564), Juvenile Justice System (CJJ 6020), and Honors Juvenile Offenders (CCJ 3502). Courses are also offered in Employment Discrimination Law (PLA 4472), Human Rights & Criminal Justice (CCJ 5675), Legal Issues of the Elderly (PLA 4530) and Victims and the Criminal Justice System (CCJ 3667). An undergraduate Certificate Program in Victim Advocacy [insert link] is offered, as well as a graduate certificate in Victim Assistance [insert link].
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Ethics
The ethical standards embraced by justice practitioners are the cornerstone of the fair administration of justice. An understanding of ethical decision-making and the components of reasoned and honest analysis of issues leading up to decision points helps students to identify how right decisions are made, and to better understand consequences of wrong or unethical decisions. Examples of courses that specifically address ethics are Professional Ethics and Liability (PLA 4700), Criminal Justice Ethics (CCJ 4486) and Leadership & Ethics in CJ (CCJ 6431).
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