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CRJ 205 W - Correctional Law


Overview of correctional law as it relates to prisons, probation, parole, capital punishment, juvenile justice, and sentencing based on leading court cases on these components of the corrections system.  Emphasis is placed on the principles of law governing these decisions as they relate to New York Correctional Law.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  List the Constitutional rights of inmates, parolees, probationers, and juvenile offenders.
2.  Identify the situations in which an office could be held liable for his/her behavior.
3.  Explain court cases addressing the rights of convicted offenders.
4.  Describe and demonstrate best practices by corrections officers.