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JUST 3600 Race and Justice (3 credits)

This course examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, crime, and justice. It investigates whether the justice system produces and/or sustains structural inequities, especially for Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. Students in this course also explore the impact of colonialism on criminology and the criminal justice system, as well as contemporary approaches to decolonizing justice. Equity-focused reforms, policies and practices are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): None.
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