CJC-220 Contemporary Trends in Probation

Recent trends in probation, community oriented services, group methods, and State and Federal research projects, including an in-depth look at treatment modalities for juvenile and adult offenders in the probation rehabilitation process.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate the various community corrections agencies and their role within the criminal justice system.
2. Discuss and analyze real life issues that probation/parole/corrections officers face in their career.
3. Identify and explain the complex issues that confront community corrections officers in America today.
4. Analyze and explain trends in supervision of offenders, as well as ethical considerations for both offenders and officers.