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Course Description

Catalog Descriptions and Credit Hours of Course

Study of group homes, work release programs, work -study projects and other community based programs.

3 credit hours

Prerequisites

CJ100  and CJ125

Purpose or Objectives of the Course

Understand at what stage diversion occurs in the criminal justice system and the rationales for diversion

Explain effectiveness, goals, and legal issues involved in pretrial intervention

Discuss jail conditions, cost of jailing and issues that should be considered in the incarceration and reintegration of offenders.

Compare probation and parole

Explain the organization and management of probation and parole.

Develop strategies for providing referrals and treatment.

Demonstrate a heightened awareness of themselves in an community-based field experience.

Relate research from professional literature to community-based corrections.

Expectations of the Students

Attendance as per 2008-2009 University Bulletin

Read all assigned material and participate in lecture-discussion format

Complete all assignments

Course Content or Outline

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Diversion: Problems and Prospects

Pretrial Intervention

Adult Jails and Juvenile Detention in Crisis

Probation and Parole History

Probation and Parole in Practice

Community Programs for Adults and Juveniles

Textbook

Alarid, L. F., Cromwell, P., & Del Carmen, R. V. (2008). Community-Based Corrections (7th ed.).         Belmont, CA: Thomson.

Basis for Student Evaluation

Two exams   200 pts

Experiential Learning Form  20 pts

Project Portfolio  100 pts

Home Confinement Exercise 100 pts

Three Connection Statements/Article Evals 150 pts

PS I / SAR  100 pts

Stimulated Thinking Exercises  100 pts

Total Points   770 pts