Loyola University New Orleans CRJU-330-051: Correctional Institutions Fall 2013 Instructor: Robert L. English, Professor, Criminal Justice Consultant Office: Adjunct Faculty Office Dept. Phone: (985) 687-1879 Home Phone: (985) 687-1879 Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:30- 6:00 p.m. E- Mail: [email protected]

Class Room: To be determined Class Day/Time: Tuesdays.6:20-9:00 P.M.

Course Overview: This course will focus on the Philosophies, Practices and Procedures of correctional institutions. Both, historical and contemporary aspects will be reviewed. Corrections are a primary component of our criminal justice system. It incorporates education, vocation and in some cases punishment as a means of modifying behavior and maintaining social control.

Part 1. Review of the field of corrections, philosophies, practices and procedures of correctional institutions prior to the twentieth, during the twentieth and into the Twenty-first century.

Part 2. Punishment practices and procedures explore sentencing, individual sanctions, corporal and capital punishment, intermediate sanctions such as probation, community service and confinement sanctions including jail and boot camp programs. Additionally, long-term confinement in state and federal institutions will be explored.

Part 3. Contemporary Issues: This section will introduce new topics to include the incarceration of juveniles, the incarceration of women, prisoner’s rights, and victim’s rights and finally, what programs appear to work in corrections for the desired goal we are attempting to achieve.

Course Objectives:

- To understand the philosophies behind the application of penal sanctions in the United States - To understand the practices and procedures to achieve social control in the United States. - To review various historical material relative to this field so that the student can compare various aspects of corrections historically.

- To focus on the issues of social class, race, ethnicity and how these aspects impact on the philosophies, practices and procedures of corrections in the United States Required Text: Corrections An Introduction, Richard P. Seiter, 4 th Edition. It is mandatory that you purchase the text as exam questions and responses must be cited.

Correctional Films: Various films relating to the field of corrections will be utilized during the course so that the student can better comprehend the course material from a historical perspective based on various correctional philosophies. Some of the films that we may view are as follows: , An Innocent Man, American Me, Silent Rage, , The Farm (Angola Penitentiary), Cool Hand Luke, and additional films relative to the filed of corrections including instructional videos from the American Correctional Association.

Grading: Participation: Attendance and Participation (Includes in class presentation) 60% Mid Term Exam 20% Final Exam 20%

Grading Scale: 90 - 100 % = A 80 – 89 % = B 7 0 - 79 % = C 60 - 69 % =D Below 60% F

Reserved Reading Assignments - To be announced

Attendance Policy: Faculty considers interaction with students crucial to the teaching and the learning process. To better ensure a quality educational experience, the following policies govern class attendance:

- If a student misses 20% or more of class meeting time, a one full letter grade reduction will normally be applied to the final course grade. Twenty percent of classes amounts to: three (3) classes in a semester in the once a week format, six (6) classes in a twice a week format, and two (2) partial sessions in an intensive weekend format (Friday evening and/ or Saturday morning and/or Saturday afternoon, in a semester, or one and one-half (1 1/2) classes in an eight week format.

- If a student misses the first weekend of an Intensive weekend class, the student must withdraw from the class. Contact the office IMMEDIATELY! Attendance and Participation:

Students are expected to make arrangements in advance so that they can participate for the field trip. Additionally, make sure that you are on time for class. Please do not disrupt the class by walking into class late. 60% of your grade is attendance which includes attendance at the field trip and a brief class presentation on any topic concerning the field of corrections.

Because corrections is an interesting and at times controversial field to all of us, it is anticipated that there will be questions based on personal and professional experiences. All opinions are valid.

Remember, as a student and citizen you must vote your opinions and conscience in order for a free exchange of ideas to exist in our society.

Disability Statement: Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services at 865- 2990 as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

Policy Regarding Return of Student Work: All students have the right to receive copies of their graded work and are encouraged to do so in order to benefit from faculty feedback on the work. Graded assignments, projects, and papers not returned directly to students while the class is in session will be made available for students to pick up for at least six weeks after the beginning of the subsequent semester, excluding summers. Following this time period, graded work being held for pick up may be destroyed. Students who wish to receive copies of graded work should communicate directly with the course faculty to arrange to receive the desired materials. Students should be aware that faculty who do not teach summer classe4s may not be available to return papers until the beginning of the subsequent fall term.

Statement on Incomplete Grades: Grades of “I” (incomplete) change to “F” automatically if the course is not completed and the grade changed by the sixth week of the subsequent term, excluding summer terms. The resulting F grade remains the permanent grade for the course.

Statement on Intellectual Honesty: Intellectual honesty is simply acknowledging, through documentation, all those sources that the writer has used in preparing any written work. Plagiarism, the obverse of intellectual honesty, is the use of any form of material, whether written or verbal, without formal indebtedness through documentation. The paraphrasing of any work, either written by other students or found in print or in electronic form, without acknowledgement, is plagiarism. Not properly identifying the source of a quotation, even through the quotation is enclosed in quotation marks, is also plagiarism. Not only the exact language of a sentence or phrase, but any material falsely presented as one’s own – an idea, a concept, data graphs, or a line of argument constitutes plagiarism. Any material that neither originates with the student nor is common knowledge among educated persons must be formally acknowledged.

It must be remembered that written work stands on its own, not on the intention of the writer. The burden of academic honesty rests on the student, not on the instructor. If students have any doubts about what constitutes plagiarism or what is required, they should inquire before the work is submitted. Otherwise, they open themselves to charges of plagiarism.

The penalties for plagiarism are severe: A student who is found to have plagiarized or to have assisted another student in plagiarizing may be given a failing grade for the course on the first violation; a second offense may result in exclusion or dismissal from the university.

Late Assignments and Make-up Exams: Late assignments and make-up exams will be given only if prior arrangements have been agreed upon between the instructor and the student unless there was an emergency beyond your control.

Examinations: Mid-term and final examinations will consist of essay questions relating to practical situations in the field of corrections and textbook questions. Please ensure that you take notes as this will be vital in answering the essay questions. The mid-term and final examinations are both take home exams. The exam questions will be provided to the student one week prior to the due date of the exam.

Field Trip to Volunteers of America Community Corrections Center, New Orleans: We will tour the Volunteers of America Release Reentry Center located in New Orleans. The date and time of the tour will be provided in September so that you can make arrangements well in advance to attend. We tour the facility on Saturday’s so please ensure that you make arrangements well in advance with either work or your social calendar to attend the field trip. .

Class Presentation: A two page typed double-spaced in class presentation on any topic concerning corrections is required to complete the class. Library research may be conducted or you may find an article in the new paper, internet or any other source. Dates for the presentation will be announced on the second class meeting.

Do not be afraid to be innovative and creative within the realm of rational thought. Given the fiscal impact of corrections on federal state and local governments, I am interested in research concerning ways to decrease jail and prison populations. However, you are free to explore any topic that you like.

Please remember to use usual academic protocols i.e., correct grammar, spell check your work before submission and provide foot notes to provide credit to those who have conducted the research and/or who have demonstrated original thought.

Course Outline: Week One, (August 27, 2013)

- Instructor/Student introductions, Discussion of class expectations, including review of syllabus, reading assignment listing, course outline. Film: History of Corrections - Discuss Chapter (1) the History of Crime and Corrections

Week Two, (September 3, 2013) - Discuss Chapter (2) Sentencing and the Correctional Process Discuss Chapter (3) Jails Film Week Three, (September 10, 2013) - Discuss Chapter (4) Probation and Intermediate Sanctions Discuss Chapter (5) Prison Systems Film Week Four, (September 17, 2013) - Discuss Chapter (6) Parole and Prisoner Reentry Discuss Chapter (7) the Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies Film Week Five, (September 24, 2013) - Discuss Chapter (8) the Juvenile Correctional System

Week Six, October 1, 2013) -Discuss Chapter. (9) Special Offenders

Week Seven, (October 8, 2013) Movie: Brubaker

Week Eight, (October 15, 2013) Fall Break (No Class)

Week Nine, (October 22, 2013) Film / Pass out Mid Term Exam on Chapters 1-9

Week Ten, (October 29, 2013) -Discuss Chapter (10) the Management of Prisons Mid Term Exam Due

Week Eleven, (November 5, 2013) -Discuss Chapter (11) Prison Life for Inmates Film

Week Twelve, (November 12, 2013)) -Discuss Chapter (12) the World of Prison Staff Film

Week Thirteen, (November 19, 2013) Discuss Chapter (13) Custody within a Prison Discuss Chapter (14) Treatment and Programs within a Prison Film

Week Fourteen, (November 26, 2013) - NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK

Week Fifteen, (December 3, 2013) -Discuss Chapter (15) Legal Issues and the Death Penalty Discuss Chapter (16) Current and Future Issues in Corrections Pass Out Final Exam

Week Sixteen, (December 10, 2013) Final Exam Due in Class

End of Class Student Acknowledgement of Responsibilities

I have reviewed the syllabus for CRJU 330-051 Correctional Institutions and will comply with the instructors expectations as stated in the syllabus.

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