This course focuses on society’s organized response to individuals accused or convicted of criminal offenses. Students in the course study the philosophy, theory and practice of corrections systems and strategies for adults and juveniles; empirical research on the effectiveness of various corrections strategies; and contemporary challenges and debates about corrections practices in the United States.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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