Criminal Justice 224 - Punishment And Corrections

Institution:

West Virginia State University

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Description:

A review of the history of criminal punishment and analysis of major changes and causes. Examines the dominant justifi cations used for punishing offenders, such as deterrence, retribution and rehabilitation. Survey of corrections alternatives, including probation, parole, jail, prison and community corrections. PREREQUISITE: C J 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvstateu.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 766-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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