CJS 229 - Women, Crime and Prison

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Diversity Requirement.

Explores the historical development of women’s roles in America and their influences on social deviance and crime committed by women. Provides a comparative analysis of male and female offenders that includes demographics, criminal inclinations, causes of crime, law enforcement intervention, and conviction and sentencing patterns. Features a special review on girls, delinquency and the distinctive way the juvenile justice system handles the youthful female offender. Study the sociology of prisons, management, treatment and community reintegration unique to female offenders.

Note: Credit will not be given for CJS 229 and also GSS 229.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Trace the historical development of women’s roles in America.
Describe the social and political influences on deviance and crime.
Compare and contrast characteristics of criminal behavior between male and female offenders.
Explain the disparity in sentencing and conviction patterns between genders.
Outline the nature of delinquency with girls.
Characterize the management practices in prisons and jails.
Review the juvenile justice system’s approach to girl delinquency.
Apply effective therapy and treatment programs for female offenders.
Describe the conflict between victimization vs. criminal behavior in matters of domestic violence.