CRIM 231 - Special Issues in Corrections

1. Evaluate the system of classification of offenders by the nature of their crime and length of sentence.
2. Analyze the effect of classification and incarceration of repeat and first-time offenders and violent and non-violent offenders together.
3. Discuss the unique characteristics, demands and requirements of substance abuse treatment of incarcerated offenders.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment programs by examining recidivism rates and other pertinent, available data.
5. Discuss the unique characteristics, demands and requirements of anger management treatment of incarcerated offenders.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of anger management treatment programs by examining recidivism rates and other pertinent, available data.
7. Discuss the unique characteristics, demands and requirements of sex offenders’ treatment of incarcerated offenders.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of sex offender’s treatment programs by examining recidivism rates and other pertinent, available data.
9. Demonstrate the correlation, if any, between educational and/or vocational training programs and recidivism rates.
10. Discuss the unique problems created by juveniles, who are convicted as adults, in the area of classification, incarceration, and treatment programs.

• Recidivism
• Special issues of juvenile offenders
• Substance abuse programs
• Educational/vocational programs
• Sex offender programs
• Internal classification of offenders

 
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