CJ 232 Corrections/Counseling/Casework

Examines the role and techniques of casework in corrections with emphasis on integrating casework and counseling responsibilities and procedures. The course includes examining of therapy techniques and process in various correctional settings and studying of service delivery programs tailored to the specific needs of correctional clients.

Credits

3

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the history of therapeutic intervention in corrections. Describe and distinguish the major theories of correctional therapeutic intervention. Explain the status of therapeutic intervention in modern correctional institutions. Describe the goals of the various therapeutic intervention strategies.