CJS 225 — CJS-225. Probation and Parole. 3 Credits
LECT 45 hrs This course examines the history of the fields of probation and parole, detailing how it moved from a focus on treatment/rehabilitation and the indeterminate sentence, toward a model based on control/law enforcement and the determinate sentence. The course will discuss how the historical changes affected the roles and responsibilities of probation and parole officers. Additional, students will explore the use of cognitive behavior therapy and motivation interviewing, "broken windows"/community-based supervision, and the importance of evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: CJS-121 .
Prerequisites: CJS 121