Policing Chicago’s Communities:Examining historical & current practices & analyzing for reform

2 Credit Hours

Policing and Imprisoning Chicago's Communities: A seminar examining historical and current practices relating to policing and imprisonment in Chicago and analyzing the potential for reform & transformation. The seminar will allow students to examine the various legal and policy reform issues related to mass imprisonment and over-policing as experienced by Chicago's communities. The course will include guest lectures from community members directly affected by policing and imprisonment, local government officials and policing and corrections experts.