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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CRIM 230 - Community-Based Corrections
PREREQUISITES: CRIM 130 - Introduction to Corrections .
PROGRAM: Criminal Justice
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Reviews the functioning and effectiveness of community-based correctional options that are alternatives to incarceration, including diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service,probation, parole, and work release/residential programs. The use of community-based correctional options with juveniles is covered. Discusses effective programming and special issues in community-based corrections.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the historical development and purpose of community-based correctional options within the overall context of the criminal justice system.
- Analyze the use of community-based correctional options for juveniles.
- Determine the effectiveness of community-based correctional options using a variety of measurements.
- Evaluate evidence-based programs and practices, and special programs utilized in community-based correctional options.
- Assess the classification of offenders to community-based correctional options, including supervision levels.
- Examine special issues in community-based correctional options.
- Identify the roles, duties, and legal responsibilities of probation and parole officers.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Restitution
- Traditional incarceration
- Probation
- Alternatives to traditional methods
- Parole
- Recidivism
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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