TransfermaticADMJUS at West Los Angeles College

    ADM JUS 308 - Control and Supervision in Corrections

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    Credits
    3
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    Description
    CSU This course offers an overview of the methods, practices, and theories related to the custodial supervision of incarcerated persons in federal, state, and local correctional facilities. The course will introduce and discuss issues of custodial control on a continuum from day to day institutional living through crisis situations. The course will analyze interaction between the offender and the correctional employee. Topics will include the effects of violence, overcrowding, gangs, substance abuse, legislation and other factors that impact the offender, employee and facility. Skills related to effective communication and crisis intervention will also be discussed.