Introduction to Resources and Counseling Individuals on Probation or Parole

Catalog description

An introduction to providing resources, case management, and counseling for individuals on probation or parole. Overview of the history and development of probation and parole. Analyze relationships with the police, the courts, and corrections. A survey and analysis of probation and parole as well as other community reintegration efforts: boot camps, halfway houses, restitution centers, electronic monitoring, and other community-centered programs. Emphasis on developing knowledge, skills and abilities related to implementing counseling services and resources to the population across the micro, mezzo, and macro continuum. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)