CSJ 207 Punishment, Prisons and Corrections

Formerly LAS 207. History, purpose, and knowledge of incarceration including local jails and large prisons will be examined and discussed. The procedures used, including reception, classification, orientation, rules, release procedures, and other considerations of institutional management will be considered. In addition, incarceration alternatives, including vocational and rehabilitational services, halfway houses, parole, drug and alcohol detoxification, welfare agencies, employment and legal aid services will be examined. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

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Human Services Electives