This course examines community-based corrections as an essential component of the criminal justice system, focusing on alternatives to incarceration and strategies that support offender reentry and community safety. Topics include probation, parole, diversion, specialty courts, and evidence-based practices in supervision. Students explore how community corrections professionals assess risk and need, design supervision plans, and engage clients in change-oriented programming. Through applied exercises, case studies, and policy analysis, students gain practical insight into managing justice-involved individuals in community settings while balancing accountability, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
Prerequisites
CRM 101 or CRM 232
Frequency of Offering
Occasional