SAULT COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

SAULT STB. MARIE, ONTARIO

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS

Course Code: COR 200

Semester: TWO

Program: CORRECTIONAL WORKER

Date: JANUARY 1991 Previous Outline Dated: JANUARY 1989

Author: JOHN E. JONES

APPROVED: DATE:

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Introduction to CorrectionsTotal Credit Hours: 45Prerequisite(s): None

COR 200

1. PHILOSOPHY/GOALSAn examination of the nature and functions of the principlecomponents of correctional services in Canadian society. Studentswill examine the history of corrections, current models ofcorrectional policy, policy making in corrections, correctionalstructures, treatment programs and their delivery, community basedcorrections and the future of corrections in Canada.

II. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVESUpon successful completion of the course, the student will be ableto:

1. Define and describe Canadian Corrections as a social concept, alegal entity, a range of programs and as a subsystem within theCanadian Criminal Justice System.

Outline the history of Canadian Corrections and explain thecurrent philosophy of correctional operations.

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3. Describe and explain the factors that affect correctionaloperations and planning in Canada.

4. Explain the organization and management of correctional systems inCanada.

5 . Describe current correctional treatment programs and theirdelivery used inside and outside correctional centres.

6. Explain the concept of community based corrections and define thecomponents.

7. Evaluate the future of corrections.

III.1.

TOPICS TO BE COVEREDCorrectional concepts

2. The history of punishment and Corrections

3. The structure and operations of Canadian Corrections

4.

5.

Current treatment and programs

Community based Corrections

6. The future of Corrections in Canada

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IV. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1.0 Correctional ConceptsUpon successful completion of this unit,the student will be able to:1.1 define the term "corrections"1.2 discuss the social concept1.3 discuss the legal entity1.4 discuss the range of programs1.5 discuss the concept of subsystem~.6 discuss the past and current

philosophy of corrections

2.0 History of Punishment & CorrectionsUpon successful completion of this unit,the student will be able to:2.1 describe the history and evolution

of Corrections2.2 outline and discuss the process

of correctional change2.3 outline and discuss crime

and punishment in early Canada2.4 discuss the current model of

Canadian Correctional practice

2.5 discuss the legal statutesaffecting the operation of Corrections

3.0 Correctional OperationsUpon successful completion of thisthe student will be able to:3.1 distinguish between security

levels of institutions

unit,

3.2 describe the effects ofimprisonment of staff & inmates

3.3 calculate remission3.4 outline and discuss inmate

treatment programs3.5 outline and discuss the external

and internal influences onCorrectional policy

COR 200

REQUIRED RESOURCES

Corrections in CanadaChapter 1

Correctional Philosophy(Law Review #1) FirstReport of the StrategicPlanning Committee

Corrections in CanadaChapter 2Correctional InstitutionsChapter 1Corrections in CanadaChapter 2Criminal JusticeOrganization, Structure &Analysis, Chapter 11

Corrections in CanadaChapters 6, 7, 8 & 9Zimbardo

Chapter 16Introduction to CriminalJustice Corrections inCanada, Chapter 4

Introduction to Corrections

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4.0

5.0

6.0

3.6 outline and discuss the role ofcorrectional workers

3.7 outline and discuss inmaterights

3.8 outline and discuss custodialcontrol

3.9 outline the organizationalstructure of institutions

Correctional Treatment ProgramsUpon successful completion of this unit,the student will be able to:4.1 outline and discuss inmate

classification processes4.2 outline the unit management system4.3 outline and discuss treatment

modalities4.4 discuss the

delivery of4.5 outline and

factors that affect thetreatmentdiscuss the TA process

Community CorrectionsUpon successful completion of this unit,the student will be able to:5.1 outline and discuss the concept

of community corrections5.2 discuss the controversy concerning

community corrections5.3 outline and discuss the programs

available to inmates5.4 outline the process of probation

and parole

The Future of CorrectionsUpon successful completion of this unit,the student will be able to:6.1 discuss the effects of correctional

reform6.2 outline and discuss the indicators

of correctional change6.3 discuss the influence of social

and fiscal restraint

COR 200

Prison Guard/CorrectionalOfficer Powers andResponsibilities ofCorrectional Staff (LawReview #6)Inmate Rights andResponsibilitiesImplications of theCharter of Rights onCanadian CorrectionsCorrectional StatutesCorrectional Authority &Inmate Rights (Law Review#5)Correctional InstitutionsChapter 3

Corrections in CanadaChapter 7 and 8

Correctional InstitutionsChapter 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10

Corrections in CanadaChapter 9

Criminal Code Parole Act

Corrections in CanadaChapter 10 and 11Correctional InstitutionsChapter 18Correctional Law ReviewWorking Papers

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v. METHOD OF EVALUATION

A final grade will be derived from the r.esults of two mini-tests,a mid-term and final term exam and one essay.

AttendanceMini-test #1Mid-term examFinal term examResearch Essay & Presentation

10%10%25%25%30%

College Grading Policy

90-100% = A+

so- 89% = A70- 79% = B60- 69% = CBelow 60% = R

VI. REQUIRED STUDENT RESOURCES

Corrections in Canada, Policy and Procedure, John W. Ekstedt andCurt T. Griffiths, second edition

Milligan's Correlated Correctional Law of Canada

VII. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MATERIAL

Provided by the instructor.

VIII. SPECIAL NOTES

Tours of Correctional facilities will be arranged by theinstructor.80% attendance required to pass the course.