Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS191   20074-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/06
AJS191 20074-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Hate Crimes
Explores the causes, incidence rates and forms of hate crimes in the United States and other countries. Studies hate crime laws and the Constitution. Examines the impact of hate crimes on society, culture and the law. Considers societal responses to combat and prevent hate crimes.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS191   20074-99999 Hate Crimes
1. Define "hate crime" including both social and legal definitions. (I)
2. Explain the dynamics of hate crimes. (I)
3. Explain the historical background of hate crimes. (II)
4. Describe the historical, social and political forces relating to hate crimes. (II)
5. Identify components of hate crime laws. (III)
6. Discuss the hate crimes debate relating to Constitutional and policy issues. (III)
7. Describe and explain the psychology of prejudice. (IV)
8. Explain the characteristics of hate crime offenders. (IV)
9. Identify and describe hate group typologies. (IV)
10. Define hate group. (IV)
11. Explain the characteristics of hate crime victims. (V)
12. Discuss problems in identifying hate crime victims. (V)
13. Discuss efforts used to combat hate crimes. ((VI)
14. Discuss community responses to hate crimes. (VI)
15. Describe international problems and solutions relating to hate crimes. (VI)
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AJS191   20074-99999 Hate Crimes
    I. Introduction
        A. Definition
        B. Dynamics
      II. History
          A. Legal
          B. Social
          C. Political
        III. Law
            A. Statutes
            B. Constitutional issues
          IV. Offenders
              A. Causal factors
              B. Psychology
              C. Characteristics and typologies
              D. Hate groups
            V. Victims
                A. Characteristics
                B. Identification
              VI. Societal Response
                  A. Combating hate crimes
                  B. Handling victims
                  C. Dealing with international problems and issues
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