CRJ 315 Probation, Parole and Alternative Disposition
This course explores the history, structure, and function of probation and parole and a critical analysis of the substance and procedural requirements of probation and parole. Topics include the theoretical foundations of probation and parole, the importance of pre-sentence investigations, and the role of probation and parole officers in supervising offenders and how these practice interplay with sentencing and judicial entities. The course always emphasizes the distinctive differences between the probationers/parolees, the services available to each group, and to critically assess and measure program efficacy,