CJ 245 - Women and Criminal Justice

3 Credit(s)

This course explores theoretical and empirical research that relates to gender and criminal justice. The course is divided into three sections: women as offenders, women as victims, and women as criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the intersection of victimization and offending for women and girls. Topics include the nature and pattern of criminal offenses by women and girls, their treatment by the criminal justice system, and how their gender may influence their punishment. The course also addresses the experiences of women as survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Additional topics include women’s experiences as law enforcement officers, attorneys, judges, and correctional officers.
This course fulfills the requirements for the GWS major and minor.