Systemic Inequities within the Criminal Justice System

Students investigate the intersections of social and systemic inequities and the Canadian criminal justice system (CJS) through an examination of systematic and structural racism, discrimination, and oppression. They explore values, belief systems, culture, prejudice, bias, stereotyping, employment equity, immigration,and more. Students critically analyze the experiences of different groups (across race, ethnicity, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, health, and other identity factors) and their interactions with the CJS and access to justice through an exploration of historical and contemporary justice-related policies, legislation, and practices.

Prerequisite(s): One of the following: a score of Level 4 in Langara English Test (LET); an essay score of 30 or higher on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test; or a minimum "C" grade in one of following: ENGL 1123, 1127, 1128, 1129, or 1130; and a minimum "C" grade in one of the following: CRIM 1115, ECON 1119, 1220, 1221, HIST 1116, 1126, PHIL 1100, 1101, POLI 1100, 1119, PSYC 1115, 1215, SOCI 1120, or 1121. Students who do not meet the above prerequisite requirements, but have post-secondary, university-transferable credits or experience may apply to the chair of the Criminal Justice department for permission to take this course.

Priority registration in this course is offered to students admitted to the Diploma in Criminal Justice, Diploma in Criminal Justice (BBA Transfer Option), and Diploma in Criminology.