This course provides an introduction to the American criminal justice system. Students will learn about the core components of the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and the correction field. The overall goals of the criminal justice system will be addressed with particular attention given to the competing goals of the crime control and due process models. Students will learn about the interconnectedness of the various components of the criminal justice system from a 'systems' perspective.
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Nashua, NH 03063
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