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BCJ 3150 Probation and Parole

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BCJ 3150 Probation and Parole
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Examines American probation and parole operations in the state and federal systems. Students study jurisdiction issues, history, the relationship between theory and practice, and contemporary issues confronting probation and parole in America.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the probation and parole processes.
  2. Analyze the juvenile court and juvenile justice systems.
  3. Summarize the history and current administration of probation and parole.
  4. Defend the importance of presentence investigation in the sentencing process.
  5. Examine the basic models for administering parole.
  6. Analyze the impact of rehabilitation in probation and parole.
  7. Analyze the role of probation and parole officers.
  8. Examine the importance of supervision in probation and parole.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Community-based corrections (Rev: 10th ed.)

Publisher: Cengage Learning (2015)

Author: Alarid, L. F.

ISBN: 978-1285458397

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