CRMJ 380 - Community-based Corrections

Institution:

Viterbo University

Subject:

Description:

3 Cr. An examination of the fi eld of community- based corrections, including pre-and post- trial duties, patterns of diversion, probation and parole, restitution, intensive probation, supervision, and violation revocations. A special focus on alternatives to incarceration in community settings will be addressed. Restorative Justice approaches such as community conferencing, and victim-offender mediation and offender accountability to the community as well as victim assistance and community service for offenders will be addressed. Legal issues and trends in community-based corrections will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.viterbo.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 796-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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