BCJ 3150 - Probation and Parole

Description

Examines American probation and parole operations in the state and federal systems. Students study jurisdiction issues, history, the relationship between theory and practice, and contemporary issues confronting probation and parole in America.

Outcomes

  1. Summarize the history of probation and parole in America.
  2. Compare the probation and parole processes.
  3. Analyze the juvenile justice system in America.
  4. Explain pretrial services.
  5. Describe the supervision of offenders.
  6. Summarize the role of parole officers.
  7. Outline special issues in probation and parole in America.
  8. Discuss the future of probation and parole.

PreRequisites

  1. BCJ 3450

Textbook(s)

Probation and parole: Corrections in the Community (Rev: 13th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2018)

Author: Abadinsky, H.

ISBN: 9780134548616

Price: $99.25

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu