New POLI Course Added POLI 439: Special Topics in Public Law

I wanted to inform you that the department just added an additional upper level course for the Fall semester. The course topic is ending juvenile mass incarceration through public policy. The course is not limited to just POLI students, so please let students from other departments who may be interested in taking the course know about this opportunity. Please see the course description below. 

POLI 439: Special Topics in Public Law

Topic: Ending juvenile mass incarceration through public policy

Notes: This class will explore the role and function of the juvenile justice system and how structural as well as policy-based reforms have resulted in lower incarceration rates for youth in Maryland. We will explore strategies as they exist around the country and engage in discussion on their effectiveness and impact on public safety in Maryland through a race equity lens.  

The course will be co-taught by Sam Abed, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) in Baltimore and Betsy Tolentino, Deputy Secretary of Community Operations for DJS