Introduction to Corrections, Probation and Parole 3.0 UNITS

Catalog description

This is an introductory course that explains the principles of parole and probation as a governmental function at the federal, state, and local levels. This course is designed to show the relationship between the criminal justice system, particularly the police and the courts, and the effects of sentencing with regards to parole, probation, and incarceration in local and state facilities. The course will explore the conflict within the system between arrest and disposition and the areas of cooperation between service providers and the public.