CRJ 224 - Incarceration and Community Corrections (3)

This course examines the evolution of the prison system in the United States and how officials have, over time, embraced various approaches to correctional practices and community corrections. This course investigates how prisons operate and special issues, such as overcrowding, gangs, legal liabilities, and mentally ill offenders. In addition, future problems, such as staff diversity, tightening budgets, and political intervention will be discussed.