CRJU 5571 - The Social Organization of Crime

Explores the relationship of neighborhood social disorganization to the dynamics of crime from a social ecology perspective. The course examines the underlying social causes of phenomena such as criminal victimization, violent and property crime, neighborhood fear, neighborhood deterioration, and recidivism. The course examines social, structural, and ecological characteristics of neighborhoods and communities in affecting crime. Cross-listed with CRJU 7571. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3