Justice Without Borders: International Policing, Justice & Human Rights

Spend an exciting week in The Hague and Amsterdam exploring international justice, human rights, Dutch law enforcement and public policy. Visit world-renowned institutions like the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice, tour historic sites including the Anne Frank House and a Nazi prison, and experience Dutch culture through guided city tours and immersive learning experiences with Dutch legal and law enforcement professionals.

Course and Trip Dates

  • Term Dates:
    May 17 – June 29, 2027 (Summer I)
  • Trip Dates:
    May 16 – 24, 2027

Information Session Dates

  • September 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MAN 108
  • October 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Study Abroad Fair, Student Life Center Lobby
  • November 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MAN 108
  • December 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MAN 108

Tour Highlights

  • Walking Tour of The Hague
  • International Criminal Court (ICC)
  • Oranje Hotel Museum (guided)
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)
  • The Peace Palace Visitor Centre
  • International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
  • Gevangenpoort Prison Museum
  • EuroJust
  • Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of Amsterdam
  • Presentation + Q&A with Dutch lawyer (topic: Dutch court system) & visit with local police unit
  • Dutch Resistance Museum
  • Anne Frank House

What’s Included

  • Flight to and from The Netherlands
  • 7 Nights of Accommodation, with free Wi-Fi
  • Ground transportation as on itinerary
  • Meals: Breakfast each day, with welcome and farewell dinners
  • Historical & cultural walking tours
  • Full time, on-site program director
  • 24/7 on-ground emergency support
  • Health insurance
  • Tips & gratuities

What’s Not Included

  • Brookdale Tuition and Fees
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Spending money
  • Passport fees

Course(s) Offered

  • CRJU 125 — Police Role in the Community (3 credits)
  • CRJU 295 — Comparative Due Process (1 credit)
  • CRJU 295 — Comparative Due Process (3 credits)

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Early Bird Deadline: October 31, 2026; Final Deadline: December 23, 2026

Trip Cost

  • Apply by October 31: $4,855
  • Apply after October 31: $5,005

You will need to apply using your Brookdale login. If you are not a current student or alumni, you must first apply to Brookdale as a non-degree visiting student ($30.00 app. fee). Your Brookdale ID is generated upon acceptance. Follow instructions to set up your Brookdale network credentials; then, you can submit your study abroad application.


To secure your spot, pay the $500 Non-Refundable Deposit:

  • Check payable to Brookdale Community College (bring to MAC 114 — Lincroft Campus)
  • Call the International Education Center at 732-224-2799 to pay by credit card

For more information email studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu or call 732-224-2799