Offender Re-entry, Reintegration and Recidivism

Catalog description

This course explores the importance of offender re-entry, the barriers to effective reintegration, and what “works and doesn’t work” in reducing recidivism. This course will further examine the evolution and importance of classification and assessment instruments in the principles of offender classification. Specific attention will be given to specialized offender populations including sex offenders, substance users, juveniles, and female offenders, as well as the importance of implementing evidence based practices.