Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction)
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Students will be able to understand the Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) system, history, and administration of Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) in our criminal justice system.

Standard 1
Identify the role of Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) in society.

Standard 2
Define the philosophy of Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

Standard 3
Explore a brief history of Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

Standard 4
Describe Correction officer's authority in the United States.

Standard 5
Discuss the Bill of Rights within Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

STRAND 2
Students will be able to understand the law, Constitution, and prisoner rights.

Standard 1
Compare and contrast Utah law and Federal law as it relates to Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction)

Standard 2
Identify prisoner's constitutional rights.

Standard 3
Identify the classification of criminal offences.

STRAND 3
Students will be able to understand the booking process, pre-trial release, sentencing proceedings and guidelines.

Standard 1
Describe the booking process.

Standard 2
Outline the pre-trial release process and factors.

Standard 3
Describe the presentence investigation process.

Standard 4
Identify factors influencing the sentence (aggravating/mitigating).

Standard 5
Identify the impact of plea bargaining on sentencing decisions.

Standard 6
Identify the differences between determinant and indeterminant sentences.

STRAND 4
Students will be able to understand the alternatives to incarceration.

Standard 1
Identify diversion and its impact on Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

Standard 2
Outline and distinguish between the role of probation and parole.

Standard 3
List and identify other alternatives to incarceration.

Standard 4
Describe the role of community Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

Standard 5
Explain the impact of effective Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) on recidivism rates.

STRAND 5
Students will be able to understand the function and differences between prisons and jails.

Standard 1
Identify the purpose and operation of jails.

Standard 2
Identify the purpose and operation of prisons.

Standard 3
List the different inmate classifications for each of the different incarceration options.

Standard 4
Describe inmate security threat groups (gangs) and prisoner subculture.

Standard 5
Describe the demographics of inmate populations in prisons and jails in the U.S., including gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Standard 6
Describe the history and role of capital punishment and its various forms as practiced in the U.S.

STRAND 6
Students will be able to understand the juvenile justice system of Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction).

Standard 1
Distinguish between treatment of adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.

Standard 2
Describe the role of juvenile probation

Standard 3
Identify juvenile disposition (sentencing) options.

Standard 4
Identify juvenile detention options.

STRAND 7
Students will be able to understand Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) as an occupation.

Standard 1
Identify the positive and negative aspects.

Standard 2
Explore career opportunities and job assignments.

Standard 3
Describe the difference between civilian and sworn positions and opportunities.

Standard 4
Outline the steps and requirements to become a Corrections (formerly Corrections, Introduction) Officer.

Workplace Skills

1. Communication
   
2. Problem Solving
   
3. Teamwork
   
4. Critical Thinking
   
5. Dependability
   
6. Accountability
   
7. Legal Requirements/Expectations
   

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