Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

CJA220 Mental Health & the Law

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Explores mental health and disability issues in connection with the legal system, with a focus on the criminal justice system and the management of these issues in policing, the courts, corrections, and the community. Focuses on options for diversion from criminal prosecution and strategies for successful community supports. Addresses challenges and opportunities faced by legal system participants, including police, corrections, advocates, and others in both their work and personal lives. Encourages critical thinking and the application of best practices when engaging with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and disabilities. Prerequisites: WR 121. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 3

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

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• In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
• Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
• Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
• In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
• In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
• Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.