Criminal justice is the system of practice and institution of government directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws.
This study abroad program focuses on the criminal justice systems in England and Scotland, specifically on their core agencies, such as: the local courts and the police. Students enrolled in criminology or criminal justice courses will visit prisons and observe trials to allow them to make comparisons to the system employed in their home country.
