CRJ 470 - Community Based Corrections

Units: 3
Role of community-based alternatives to incarceration. Examines theories, processes, policies, and practices involved in community based programs. Topics include reentry, pre-sentence investigations, community supervision, juvenile justice, the use of electronic monitoring, community service, and restitution.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the historical, theoretical, and philosophical evolution of community corrections;
Identify innovative alternative sentences and their effectiveness;
Discuss the evolution of probation, parole, and other community based alternative programs;
Describe the roles of community corrections officers;
List the various components of pre- sentence investigation reports;
Analyze the impact of public perception and policy on community based corrections programs;
Describe the continuum of community based alternative programs;
Identify the significance of the classification of offenders.