SOCI 584 - Rethinking Justice: Alternatives to the Traditional Court System

Sociological examination of problem-solving courts (mental health courts, veteran courts, and drug courts) serving as alternatives to the traditional court system. Focus on philosophical and historical backgrounds of these courts in comparison to the traditional court system, as well as the theoretical explanations for these non-traditional court systems.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Graduate standing in Sociology or consent of department.

Credits: 3