SOC 425 - Corrective and Rehabilitative Institutions

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Overview of prison and correctional systems in the United States. Includes reviews of the historical development of corrections and current issues in corrections, including sentencing practices, overcrowding, race relations, budget constraints, AIDS and substance abuse. Explores ways in which these problems are addressed by criminal justice practitioners.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or SOC 205.