CJS 244 - Community Based Corrections

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck

Subject:

Description:

Students who take this course receive in-depth instruction in the areas of probation, parole, pre- and post incarceration offender supervision, and alternatives to traditional incarceration. Students will become familiar with the role of jails, local court systems, and the community diversion programs as important elements in the correction process. By the end of the course students will be able to identify the foundational principles of community oriented corrections, identify nationally recognized examples of successful local offender treatment, and understand the methods for evaluating the success of offender supervision. (Formerly CJ 120: The Offender in the Community.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.acc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 253-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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