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Which of the following is NOT a term commonly associated with correctional institutions?
Which of the following is NOT a term commonly associated with correctional institutions?
The Auburn system was the first correctional system established in the Caribbean.
The Auburn system was the first correctional system established in the Caribbean.
False
What is one primary goal of rehabilitation in correctional institutions?
What is one primary goal of rehabilitation in correctional institutions?
To reintegrate offenders back into society as law-abiding citizens.
In the 18th century, __________ were used in the UK as a means of holding prisoners.
In the 18th century, __________ were used in the UK as a means of holding prisoners.
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Match the following correctional systems with their characteristics:
Match the following correctional systems with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a category of prisoner in the correctional system?
Which of the following is NOT a category of prisoner in the correctional system?
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The purpose of rehabilitation in correctional services is to punish offenders rather than reintegrate them into society.
The purpose of rehabilitation in correctional services is to punish offenders rather than reintegrate them into society.
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What are the main components of the Department of Correctional Services in Jamaica?
What are the main components of the Department of Correctional Services in Jamaica?
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The concept of __________ focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior through cooperative processes involving all stakeholders.
The concept of __________ focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior through cooperative processes involving all stakeholders.
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Match the following prisoner security levels with their descriptions:
Match the following prisoner security levels with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Name: Correctional Institutions: Concepts, Systems and Issues
- Course Code: CJUS1205
- Credits: 3
- Contact Hours: 45 (45 hours theory)
- Pre-requisite(s): None
- Co-requisite(s): None
- Semester: Not specified
Course Description
- Studies penology, the branch of knowledge studying the theory and practice of prison management and criminal rehabilitation in a sociological context.
- Examines historical developments leading to current practices in correctional institutions.
- Includes in-depth study of various theoretical and practical approaches to punishment and rehabilitation.
- Explores the landscape of corrections from 1980 to the present.
- Discusses treatment modalities, inmate subcultures, prison management, prisoner constitutional rights, sentencing trends, correctional career opportunities, and alternatives to incarceration.
- Covers the latest trends in prisoner re-entry.
Course Outcomes
- Understand various philosophies of punishment, sentencing, and rehabilitation related to correctional goals.
- Analyze the structural components within the criminal justice system.
- Evaluate treatment models for offenders.
- Appraise approaches to incarceration and alternatives to incarceration.
- Assess operational and confinement issues of correctional institutions.
- Research prisoner re-entry impacts on society and offenders.
Unit I - Introduction
- Learner Outcomes: 8 hours
- Topics covered include terminologies associated with correctional institutions, the evolution of correctional institutions, components of the criminal justice system, functions and personnel of police, prosecution, defense, prison and probation systems.
- Comparisons and contrasts of correctional systems in the UK, Caribbean and US.
- Assessment of media and information communication technologies in correctional administration.
- Includes suggested activity of observation report on correctional institutions.
Unit II - Philosophies of Punishment and Sentencing
- Learner Outcomes: 6 hours
- Understand the concepts of punishment, reinforcement, and rehabilitation.
- Examine the goals of punishment and sentencing.
- Assess various punishment theories.
- Research two philosophies of punishment and rehabilitation in specific countries.
- Contains a detailed analysis of the concepts of positive, negative reinforcement and punishment; revenge and retribution.
- Explores the classical retributive principle.
- Analyses approaches to incarceration or penal bondage.
- Overview of concepts associated with different theories of punishment e.g. retribution, incapacitation, rehabilitation, deterrence, restorative justice.
- Studies the different theories of punishment e.g. deterrent theory, retributive theory, reformative theory, expiatory theory, preventive theory.
Unit III - Sentencing
- Learner Outcomes: 8 hours
- Understand the purpose of sentencing.
- Explore factors affecting a fair sentence.
- Evaluate various sentencing models.
- Research sentencing models in a specific country.
- Examines ethical issues in sentencing, specifically related to mental health and the death penalty.
- Focuses on factors that affect fair sentencing, including law, judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, and investigator.
- Includes an analysis of sentencing models like indeterminate, determinate, mandatory, habitual offender and presumptive models.
Unit IV - Components and Prisoner Categories in the Correctional System
- Learner Outcomes: 8 hours
- Describe the components of correctional services in a specific country (Jamaica is referenced).
- Identify various categories of prisoners.
- Analyze the separation/categorization of prisoners considering security concerns.
- Understand categories of prisoners including: very high, high, medium, and low security classifications; men, women, juveniles, criminal and civil offense prisoners,
- Focus includes the Department of Correctional Services (Jamaica) and their various facilities (adult correctional centres, adult remand centre, juvenile centres, community service offices).
Unit V - Rehabilitation and Treatment
- Learner Outcomes: 6 hours
- Understand the concept of prisoner rehabilitation and treatment.
- Describe two approaches to prisoner rehabilitation (risk needs, good lives).
- Evaluate the use of traditional incarceration, probation and parole systems on offender rehabilitation.
- Examine re-entry by ex-offenders.
- Research alternatives to incarceration in the criminal justice system.
- Address ex-offenders re-entry programs and alternatives to incarceration programs.
Unit V - Rights of the Prisoner
- Learner Outcomes: 7 hours
- Examine the rights of prisoners.
- Articulate the importance of honouring prisoner rights.
- Discuss topics such as accommodation, sanitary installations, bathing facilities, food, exercise, medical services, discipline, and contact with the outside world.
- Focus on topics including the charter of rights and human rights.
Assessment and Evaluation
- In-Class Tests (10%)
- Case Study and Analysis (10%)
- Research Presentations (20%)
- Final Examination (two hours) covering case study analysis and four essay-type questions (60%)
Resource Materials
- Prescribed textbook(s) on Corrections
- Recommended readings including text on American corrections.
- Internet resources/web-links provided.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of correctional institutions, including penology, prison management, and rehabilitation theories. This quiz will cover historical developments and contemporary practices in corrections. Find out how well you understand the critical issues surrounding punishment and inmate rights.
