The American University BCJ 3150 Probation and Parole
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.
Probation and Parole
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.
Learning outcomes
- Analyze the probation and parole processes.
- Analyze the juvenile court and juvenile justice systems.
- Summarize the history and current administration of probation and parole.
- Defend the importance of presentence investigation in the sentencing process.
- Examine the basic models for administering parole.
- Analyze the impact of rehabilitation in probation and parole.
- Analyze the role of probation and parole officers.
- Examine the importance of supervision in probation and parole.
Prerequisites
None
Community-based corrections (Rev: 10th ed.)
Publisher: Cengage Learning (2015)
Author: Alarid, L. F.
ISBN: 978-1285458397
Programs that include this course
Criminal Justice Administration: Arson Investigation
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
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