LAJ 360 - Sex Crime and Sexual Offending

Description:
The course examines sex offender laws (i.e. Megan’s law), social reactions toward sex offenders, and criminal justice approaches to sex offender management (i.e. sentencing, corrections/treatment, or policing).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Critically evaluate the impact of the various sex offender laws codified over the past 20 to 30 years.
Understand the evidence-based criminal justice responses to sex crimes/sex offenders both in prison and in the community.
Examine the realities facing sex offenders in the current social climate.
Explore and discuss the contemporary perspectives on sex offender rehabilitation.
Evaluate and discuss ethical issues related to sex offenders in the community.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/22/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online Summer Locations: Online