CJS-113 Penology

Explore in-depth the corrections system, focusing on the development of correctional philosophy, theory and practice. Examine the constitutional rights of offenders and the relationship between corrections and the criminal justice system. Study topics such as the theoretical foundations of correctional practices, the role of institutions in the corrections system, and the evolution of federal, state, and community-based correctional systems. Analyze sentencing, jails, prisons, correctional policies, and the challenges faced by correctional populations. Explore principles and practices of treatment within various correctional settings.