CRJ 106 - Introduction to Corrections

1. Define corrections and community corrections and explain their roles in the criminal justice system.
2. Identify the major components which make up a typical corrections system in the United States.
3. Describe corrections facilities in terms of structure, security, management, and treatment of correctional populations.
4. Describe how the concept of punishment has evolved over time.
5. Apply laws and sentencing criteria to determine appropriate criminal sentences.
6. Analyze trends and issues currently facing correctional systems in the United States and describe the impact they have upon management of offenders.