CJSP 2170 - Offender Risk Assessment

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This course examines the various methodologies and instruments used to predict offenders' risk of re-offense along with assessing their needs to promote public safety. Risk factors will be identified, such as the offender's offense history, nature of offense, prior criminal record, social history to include family, education, physical and mental health along with various other social variables that may impact ones decision making process. This course will also examine the various methods of conducting background analysis, and additionally will study the numerous assessment instruments used to determine appropriate level of supervision and in identifying the needs of an offender to promote public safety. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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