Course Description

This course examines current issues and social problems relating to the administration of justice in a culturally diverse society. It focuses on the cross-cultural contact that criminal justice professionals have with citizens, victims, suspects, and coworkers from diverse backgrounds. The course emphasizes law enforcement's responsibility to develop a better understanding of cultural differences and respect toward those of different backgrounds. Topics include prejudice in law enforcement, hate crimes, jury bias, racial profiling, disparate treatment in prisons, and terrorism/homeland security considerations. C-ID: AJ 160.