Gendered Crime and Violence Policy

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Gender-based discrimination is prevalent throughout the criminal justice system. Although, this discrimination surfaces in many different ways, often dependent on a person's background or socioeconomic status. During this class, students will explore various theories on the causes of gender-based crime and the characteristics that make a crime gender-based. Along with examining current solutions, students will probe the context and evolution of laws and policies around gendered crime and justice.

Note about Self-Care

Recognize that this is an academic course about personal and sensitive topics.
Please exercise good self-care and know your limits. See this self-care assessment for ideas of how to pay attention to yourself.
Take breaks while reading.
Assume that there are survivors in the class and be considerate of this likelihood in class discussions.
Your personal experience and the experiences of the people you know are not representative of everyone’s experiences.
Maintain curiosity and be willing to try new things and be open to new ideas / perspectives.