CRJS 6990 - Criminal Justice Public Policy Seminar
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30963,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Latricia Kyle
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Public Policy & Administration; Specialization in Criminal Justice, Walden University
Master’s, Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s, Criminal Justice, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Associate, Criminal Justice, Northeast Louisiana University
Full Time Lecturer
Email: llkyle@ysu.edu
Office: Virtual
Office Phone: (469) 322-9685
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Flawed Criminal Justice Policies: At the Intersection of the Media, Public Fear & Legislative Response (2026) Third Edition | Frances P. Reddington & Gene Bonham Jr. | 9781531032494 |
Read Chapter 1: Criminal Justice Policy: At the Intersection of the Media, Public Fear and Legislative Response
Read Chapter 2: Police and the Use of Force: Dilemmas in Policymaking
Read Chapter 3: Beyond the Barricade: Discussion as De-escalation
Read Chapter 4: The History of Immigration Law, Police Enforcement, andPolitical Fervor: A Back-and-Forth Struggle
Read Chapter 5: Rule Regarding Prosecutors’ Duty to Disclose Favorable Evidence to the Defenses
Read Chapter 6: Plea Bargaining a Flawed Necessity
Read Chapter 7: Digital Justice: The Judiciary’s Evolving Role in Online Sex Trafficking Cases
Read Chapter 8: Solitary Confinement
Read Chapter 9: The Death Penalty, Ultimate Punishment or Failed Public Policy
Read Chapter 10: Prison and Jail Visitation Policies "Who are you really punishing?" Fifty years of Flawed Correctional Visitation Policies and Practices
Read Chapter 11: Pregnancy and Mothering Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Mothers
Read Chapter 12: Second Chances Denied? The Hidden Challenges of Juvenile Aftercare
Read Chapter 13: Examination of Concealed Carry on College Campuses
Read Chapter 14: Faulty Sex Offense Policies
Read Chapter 15: The Criminal Legal System and the LGBTQ+ Community
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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CRJS 6990 Criminal Justice Public Policy Seminar
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Read Chapter 1: Criminal Justice Policy: At the Intersection of the Media, Public Fear and Legislative Response Read Chapter 2: Police and the Use of Force: Dilemmas in Policymaking |
The role of media framing and public fear in shaping criminal justice policy agendas and legislative responses. | Discussion 1 (due 05/18/2026) Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday of this week Quiz #1 due 05/18/2026 |
| 5/18 | Read Chapter 3: Beyond the Barricade: Discussion as De-escalation Read Chapter 4: The History of Immigration Law, Police Enforcement, andPolitical Fervor: A Back-and-Forth Struggle |
Political influence on immigration law, enforcement priorities, and bureaucratic implementation. | Discussion # 2: due 05/24/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday of this week Quiz #2 05/24/2026 |
| 5/25 | Read Chapter 5: Rule Regarding Prosecutors’ Duty to Disclose Favorable Evidence to the Defenses Read Chapter 6: Plea Bargaining a Flawed Necessity |
Prosecutorial ethics, due process rights, and disclosure requirements. | Discussion # 3: due 06/01/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday of this week Quiz 3: due 06/01/2026 |
| 6/1 | Read Chapter 7: Digital Justice: The Judiciary’s Evolving Role in Online Sex Trafficking Cases Read Chapter 8: Solitary Confinement |
Correctional policy, mental health impacts, and constitutional concerns. | Midway Exam: due 06/08/2026 Written Assignment: due 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8 | Read Chapter 9: The Death Penalty, Ultimate Punishment or Failed Public Policy Read Chapter 10: Prison and Jail Visitation Policies “Who are you really punishing?” Fifty Years of Flawed Correctional Visitation Policies and Practices |
Capital punishment policy effectiveness, deterrence, and fairness. | Discussion 4: due 06/15/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday of this week Quiz 5: due June 15, 2026 |
| 6/15 | Read Chapter 11: Pregnancy and Mothering Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Mothers Read Chapter 12: Second Chances Denied? The Hidden Challenges of Juvenile Aftercare |
Gender-responsive correctional policy and maternal incarceration outcomes. | Discussion 5: due 06/22/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday Quiz 6: due 06/22/2026 |
| 6/22 | Read Chapter 13: Examination of Concealed Carry on College Campuses Read Chapter 14: Faulty Sex Offense Policies Read Chapter 15: The Criminal Legal System and the LGBTQ+ Community |
Sex offender registration laws and unintended policy consequences. | Final Exam due 06/28/2026 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.