CRIM-131 - Introduction to Criminal Justice System - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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The course will examine the various components of the criminal justice system, and patterns of crime and victimization in Canada, with particular attention paid to Aboriginal issues. Police operations, decision-making options, courts, sentencing and corrections will be reviewed in the context of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. In addition, this course will explore Aboriginal traditional and contemporary justice philosophies and initiatives and the youth justice system, including culturally relevant and community-based models.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Associate of Arts Degree- Criminology - Year 2Aboriginal Leadership in the Justice System Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : ENGL 060, or English 12 or English Studies 12 and/or English First Peoples 12
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
describe the structure, operation and components of the Canadian criminal justice system;
describe the patterns of crime and victimization in Canada;
discuss the historical development, current roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections and community;
analyze current trends in Canadian criminal justice policies;
evaluate the goals and current issues and challenges of the criminal justice system components;
discuss patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups within the criminal justice system; and
identify and differentiate between Aboriginal, restorative/transformative and retributive justice philosophies.
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Text and Materials:
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Griffiths, Curt T. and Alison Cunningham. Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer. 3nd Ed. Toronto: Harcourt Brace & Company, 2007.
Robertson, D.A., and Blackstone, M. The Life of Helen Betty Osbourne: A Graphic Novel. Current Edition Winnipeg, MB. In a Bind Publications.
Mickaelsen, B. Touching Spirit Bear. Current Edition. New York, NY. Harper Trophy.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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