Following an historical exploration of the correctional efforts in human societies and the more recent reforms of the American prison movement, this course will direct its study to six major areas: sentencing strategies and punishment rationale in democratic societies, the philosophy and effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation, individual adjustment and social organization in both male and female prisons, constitutional sources and remedies in addressing prisoners' rights, the professionalization of correctional professionals and emerging alternatives to incarceration. Prerequisite: ENG 099 or ESL 031 or placement beyond. Pre- Corequisite: CJ 152.
CJ-283: Corrections
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