Criminal Justice Institute
Law Enforcement - Courts - Corrections
For High School Students
August 6 - August 10, 2012
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Main Campus- South Orange
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The Institute is a one-week program designed for high school students interested in learning about the roles and functions of careers in the law enforcement, courts and corrections fields from experienced educators, law enforcement professionals and a forensic scientists - with field rips to a police academy and state prison. Participants will meet and hear from a forensic scientist and observe some practical applications: (CSI Effect) and will have an opportunity to participate in activities and discussion with the presenters.
- Monday - Introduction to Law Enforcement. Presentations by Criminal Justice Professor, Law Enforcement Officers and Parole Officers.
- Tuesday - Field Trip to Police Academy Observation. Participation of the Police Academy program and curriculum.
- Wednesday - Project Pride, Sate Prison inmates discuss "prison life" and address attendee's questions. Mock Parole Hearing.
- Thursday - Field Trip to County Jail. Forensic Science presentation and applications.
- Friday - "Gang Presentation" by Street Parole Officers. Presentation of "Criminal Characters."
Instructor
John M. Paitakes, Ph.D., is a Senior Faculty Associate in the Seton Hall University Criminal Justice Program. Dr. Paitakes' areas of expertise are in probation, parole, corrections, and juvenile delinquency. He is the recipient of the Jack A. Mark Award for contributions to the Criminal Justice Discipline and Education in New Jersey awarded by the New Jersey Association of Criminal Justice Educators.
Program Tuition: $699
Note: Lunch is not included. You can bring a brown bag lunch or you can purchase lunch at the cafeteria.
