What you learn in CRJ101
The course focuses on the basic structure and concepts of criminal justice, including:
1. The Criminal Justice System
The three main parts:
Law enforcement (police)
Courts
Corrections (jails, prisons, probation)
2. Crime and Its Causes
Why people commit crimes
Theories like:
Social factors (poverty, environment)
Psychological or biological influences
These ideas help explain criminal behavior
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3. Laws and Legal Process
How laws are created and enforced
What happens after someone is arrested:
Investigation
Trial
Sentencing
4. Policing
Role of police in society
Issues like community policing and modern challenges
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5. Corrections and Rehabilitation
Types of punishment (prison, probation, parole)
Ways to reduce crime and help offenders reform
Purpose of the Course
The goal of CRJ101 is to help students:
Understand how justice systems work in real life
Analyze crime using theories and evidence
Think critically about law enforcement and society
Typical Assignments
You might be asked to:
Analyze case studies (like juvenile delinquency scenarios)
Explain crime theories
Suggest solutions to prevent crime
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Simple Summary
CRJ101 (Strayer) = an introductory course that teaches:
how crime happens, how the justice system responds, and how society tries to prevent it.
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