CRJU 302 Policing 12 (chap 13)

Asylum Seekers

Individuals seeking protection from persecution or serious harm in their home country.

Border Wall

A physical barrier proposed or constructed along the U.S. southwestern border to prevent illegal immigration.

Crisis Intervention Training/Teams (CIT)

Programs that train police officers to handle situations involving mentally ill individuals.

Diagnostic Center

A DOJ initiative providing data-driven strategies to combat sex trafficking.

Domestic Violence

Abuse or violence between intimate partners or family members.

Family Justice Center Concept

A collaborative model providing comprehensive services to victims of family violence under one roof.

Immigration

The movement of people into a country to live permanently.

Mental Illness

Health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior (or a combination of these).

Sex Trafficking

The exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for commercial sex acts.

T Visa

A visa allowing victims of human trafficking to remain in the U.S. if they assist law enforcement.

Undocumented Immigrants

Foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. without legal authorization.

Section 287(g)

A section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that allows state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration laws at the local level. This program enables trained officers to identify, detain, and assist in the deportation of undocumented immigrants.