Description
This course examines sexual offenses that have historically been determined at the intersection of social, political, ideological, and legal factors more so than any other category of crime. Sexual offenses are a specific type of offending in which understanding is often formed through personal experience, the experiences of others, or media coverage. Students will be introduced to a broad range of sex crimes and offenders as well as the unique criminal justice challenges associated with responding to these offenses. Prerequisite GLE230.