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

Department

• Social Science

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CJC 220: Contemporary Trends in Probation

Department

Social Science

Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

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.

Topic Outline

1. Criminal Justice System Components
2. An Overview of Community Corrections
   1. Types, Goals and Functions
   2. Theories of Offender Treatment
3. Probation/Parole Organization and Operations
   1. Recruitment, Training, and Officer-Client Relations Probation
   2. Parole Professionals Balancing Service Delivery and Recidivism Considerations