2019-2020 Graduate Bulletin

CRJ 703 Critical Issues in Punishment

Looks at the development of ideologies pertaining to the punishment of offenders. Explores the rationales for imprisonment, including deterrence, retribution, incapacitation and rehabilitation. Delves into alternatives to incarceration and evaluates recommendations for penal reform.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

An undergraduate course in both criminology and penology, or permission of the instructor.