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CJS 2200 Human Relations, Mediation & Conflict Resolution

Examination of cultural differences and the handling of special needs population by the criminal justice system, including current trends in meeting community needs. Emphasis on development of the knowledge and skill sets required of the criminal justice professional to address the needs and issues of diverse clientele throughout the criminal justice process. Strategies for mediation, conflict resolution and critical incident management.

Prerequisites: DEV 0015 and CJS 1101

Course Outcomes
  • Assess community issues and improve criminal justice services, responses, and systems in multicultural communities.
  • Apply crisis management processes and critical incident management to natural and/or man-made situations.
  • Perform conflict resolution and mediation given a scenario or simulation.
  • Perform the essential steps in mediation and the legal limitations for criminal justice professionals.
  • Demonstrate incident or conflict resolution skills from circumstances to resolution.
  • Describe the benefits of understanding cultural differences.
  • Define discrimination. Explain the types of prejudicial behaviors and the impact on community relations. Differentiate between criminal, illegal, and racial profiling.
  • Display an appropriate response to the needs and concerns of special populations.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Business and Public Services
  • Department: Criminal Justice Science
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Madison Correctional
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 605
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 605
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Warren Correctional Institution
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 612
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 612
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Correctional Reception Center
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: TH from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Open Seats: 27
Meets: TH from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Ross Correctional Institution
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from 6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 610
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from
6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 610
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: 804
Open Seats: 5
Section: 804