CJ 3530 - Management of Offenders

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Study of offender management in the criminal justice system, including offender classification concepts, principles, and techniques of offender management and supervision. Case management strategies to reduce recidivism and address offender risks and needs are discussed. Interview techniques, case diagnosis, and use of testing programs as classification aids are applied. Operation of reception and diagnostic center and the principles of the treatment process are included. Prer., CJ 1001. Meets with CJ 5350.