SWRK 363 - Corrections:Institutional and Community Based

Institution:

Union College - New York

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Description:

Public policy issues and problems in juvenile and adult correctional settings are explored. An analysis of the modes of treatment/punishment of legal offenders and their families as a vulnerable population group will be made from a historical perspective, rehabilitation approaches, de-institutionalization, and community based programs. Roles of the social worker and correctional offi cer will be examined in institutional settings, and in probation, parole, and community based programs. Cross listed as SOCI 363. Prerequisite: Open to Social Work majors having upper division (junior) standing and the permission of their advisor and the course instructor. Open to Criminal Justice majors having upper division (junior) standing and the permission of their advisor. Open to Psychology and Sociology majors having upper division (junior) status and the permission of their advisor and the course instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.union.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 388-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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