IDIS 245 - Law, Justice and Advocacy

4 Hour(s) Credit
Covering topics such as policing, the rights of the accused, race, gender issues, juvenile justice and mass incarceration. Explore how the law affects a variety of at-risk populations. Understand how politics and policy decisions help shape the way in which the law is applied to a variety of different people in a variety of situations. With this knowledge, learn how one can be an advocate for others through the legal system.
Three hours per week with enhancement.