COURSE Code: PFP. 107
3 Credits
Course Description
In this course, the student will critically identify and discuss issues in diversity from various perspectives (citizens, police officers), which have hindered positive police-community relations. Strategies for strengthening positive police-community relations will also be examined. In addition, this course will increase the student's knowledge and awareness of issues in the aboriginal cultures of Canada. Justice and social services are significant areas that will be critically examined. The necessity for self-awareness and sensitivity when providing police service to diverse populations is critical to effective human service practice. By increasing understanding of diversity, professionals such as police officers can guard against unnecessary bias and stereotyping that emerges from lack of knowledge and understanding of these differences.
