CRMJ 565 - Corrections

Institution:

The Citadel

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

An overview of the American correctional system including prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical development of punishment and corrections, the course explores issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release, probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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