CRM 3430 - Criminal Justice and Mental Health

Credits: 4

This course provides an overview of mentally ill individuals’ involvement in the criminal justice system and a historical perspective on how we have arrived to this point. Topics include development of mental health practice and policies, commitment status, profile of mentally ill individuals who get incarcerated, violence and mental illness, diversion, and unique challenges of special populations including women, juveniles and sex offenders.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CRM 1000
Fulfills: SOSC in LS Core