Corrections.

Catalog description

The course begins with an examination of the history of corrections, correctional philosophies, and sentencing practices that affect institutional release. A deeper examination is conducted of probation and intermediate sanctions, jails, prisons, parole, and reentry. Additional topics include special-category offenders, classification systems, and the death penalty. Principles of effective intervention, along with the risk, need, and responsivity model, are discussed to help understand the overall function of corrections. Prerequisite: CJ 201 .