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Apr 18, 2024
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CJS 427 - Youth Gangs
Prerequisites: CJS 105 , CJS 308 or permission of instructor
This course is intended to give students a foundation in core issues related to the topic of youth gangs in the United States. The course will provide students with a historical perspective of gangs; identify the challenges associated with defining gangs, and the related challenges with measuring the prevalence of gangs and gang crime in the United States. The course will also cover theoretical explanations for the causes of gangs and the effectiveness of different system responses intended to prevent gangs.
3 credits
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