Theories of Correctional Justice

In this course learners will examine the principles and practice of corrections and community justice in Canada including the structure organization policies practices and community justice alternatives that presently exist. The learner will also be introduced to historical and present-day political and economic developments that have impacted the mandates programs outcomes and conSpring/Summer 2022orary issues facing the systems of corrections at both the federal and provincial levels. In addition learners will assess current practices in corrections including offender population classification management of exceptional offenders release and reintegration restorative justice initiatives victim-offender mediation family group conferencing multi-party mediation Indigenous healing circle remedies and the skills required of corrections and community justice workers.

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