Gangs, Crime, and the Inner-City
Criminal Justice · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
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Description
This course examines the relationship between street gangs, crime and their impact on the inner city. The complexity of defining gangs is explored, as well as the social processes and subcultural influences that contribute to their formation. The crime-related activities of gang members in inner-city neighbourhoods such as drug market involvement and sex trade are assessed. In addition, the course considers the emergence and functioning of gangs in prisons and schools. While the course focuses on the gang situation in Winnipeg, it also compares the situation to that in the United States. This course challenges students to critically assess policies and programs proposed for gang prevention and intervention.
Requisite courses
CJ-1101 [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
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