CRJ 2110 - Community-Based Corrections

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An in-depth examination of contemporary, community-based correctional programs; exploring the evolution and development of such programs and considering how they compare with traditional forms of correctional intervention. Among the topics examined are: ‘house arrest’, halfway houses, diversion, probation & parole, and community service programs aimed at juvenile offenders, female offenders, and offenders with substance abuse problems.
Prerequisite: CRJ 1010 .
Every third spring, starting spring 2008