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2009-2010 University Catalog

ADJ 403 - Community Corrections

Credits: 3
Studies the purposes and goals of community-based corrections and its various components, including pretrial diversion, probation, parole, and emerging alternatives to traditional incarceration. Addresses issues related to offenders returning to the community and critical issues facing jails, community corrections, and the management of offenders in community settings. Examines the role of community corrections within the broader correctional system.

Prerequisites
ADJ 100

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0