Counseling of Residential Treatment Clients

Catalog description

An introduction to the principles of counseling in prisons, probation, parole agencies, diversion programs, group homes, halfway houses, pre-release facilities and US jail environments. Emphasis on counseling of populations ranging from offenders to the para-professional; the young adults; addiction and substance abuse offenders to the sex offender, and victims. This is a comprehensive course that will challenge students and prepare them to control their personal feelings and in restoring order within group counseling context. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)