Correctional Philosophies and Issues

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This course is an in-depth survey of various correctional philosophies and issues, including discussion of how philosophies have been translated into policies that favor incarceration. The history of corrections in American will be reviewed. The impact of societal structures, organizations, and beliefs will be discussed in relation to the formulation and execution of correctional philosophies. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 , CRIM 232 and CRIM 360 , or permission of instructor.