CJS 155 - Probation,Parole and Community Corrections

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CJS 101, CJS 105, or CJS 102 and eligibility for ENG 101. 3 credits. Not offered every semester This course provides a comprehensive examination of probation services, current practices, and policies for both juvenile and adult offenders. This course will consider municipal, state, and federal models for the delivery of community correctional services, as well as innovative and experimental approaches. Students will explore the functions and duties of probation officers, including presentence investigations, risk assessments, strategies for supervision and counseling, community resource development, supervision of sexual offenders, addiction services, Alternative to Incarceration Programs, and restorative justice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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