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May 04, 2024
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2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CRJ 206 - Correctional Treatment and Rehabilitation Covers methods used to improve correctional outcomes through evidence-based practices for those in jail, prison, on probation or parole. Problems such as addiction and mental health of offenders, juveniles, and those “at risk” in a facility or under community supervision will be addressed. Focus on practices beyond traditional custody that show potential to reduce recidivism as a means of breaking the criminal cycle and controlling social and financial cost of incarceration.
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:
- Explain how corrections treatment and rehabilitation fits into the primary correctional goal of public protection.
- Explain the ethical and legal concerns of any person or agency involved in the supervision and treatment of offenders and juveniles.
- Describe the most common evidence-based practices used in the field.
- Explain what evidence-based practices have proven most effective in fostering positive change.
- Explain what constitutes success in treatment and how it can it be measured.
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