CCJ 240 - Punishment and Corrections

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description:

Examination of historical and contemporary approaches to the punishment of adult and juvenile offenders in institutional and community settings. Includes discussion of theories of punishment as they relate to today’s correctional policies and practices. Controversial topics like prisoner rights, the death penalty, and mandatory sentencing are covered.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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