Current Issues in Corrections CRIM 346 (3)

In-depth critical assessment of contemporary challenges facing criminologists and those responsible for the management and operation of correctional facilities. Explores the profile of correctional populations and unique subpopulations. Discusses the classification, assessment, and management of these groups, alongside broader issues related to prison governance, ethics, and human rights. Emphasis on evidence-based correctional practices, challenges in rehabilitation and reintegration, and the broader implications for correctional policy and practice. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Recommended: CRIM 241.