Preventing Gang Violence

Class Number: 18CJ502P

The Winter Quarter 2010 seminar, “Preventing Gang Violence,” will examine the current structure and organization of criminal gangs at the local, state, and national levels. Multiple aspects of gangs will be examined, including their recruitment, criminal activities, law enforcement efforts, and state & federal prosecutions. The course will combine academic insight and research findings with experienced practitioners in the criminal justice field. Several local and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors will describe their work in the apprehension and prosecution of local criminal gang members, including discussion of innovative tactics based on data-driven approaches. Speakers include law enforcement officials from the Cincinnati Police Dept. who were involved in the largest criminal gang prosecution in Hamilton County, and winners of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (ACP) Criminal Investigation Award. The workshop is coordinated by Dr. Robin Engel, Director of the Policing Institute at the University of Cincinnati, and is appropriate for students and practitioners interested in effective law enforcement strategies to reduce criminal behavior and violence associated with gangs. This seminar will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the TUC Cinema.

Attend Seminar ($107) CLE Credit ($125)

Risk Assessment

Class Number: 18CJ504P

The Spring Quarter 2010 seminar, “Risk Assessment,” will focus on various aspects of risk assessment of criminal offenders. Risk assessment is an important function in corrections since it helps improve the supervision and treatment of offenders, and is closely related to our ability to manage and reduce risk. A risk/need assessment and classification process that is integrated into a correctional system can lead to a better utilization of scarce resources. By using a risk/need assessment and classification process, agencies can be more effective in reducing the risk of offenders under their control. Students will be exposed to the history of assessment and classification. Upon completion of the seminar, students will know why assessment and classification is so important. They will develop an understanding that community and institutional correctional agencies deal with a wide range of offenders, and that understanding risk and need factors in the key to risk management. Students will learn the major and minor correlates of criminal conduct associated with risk. This seminar will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the TUC Cinema.

Attend Seminar ($107) CLE Credit ($125)

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