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CMJ161: CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS FALL 2015

1. Instructor Information: Assistant Professor Edmond J. K. O’Brien Office Location: Guerrieri Hall, Room 202C Office Phone Number: 410-572-8757 Office Hours: Monday: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Tuesday: 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Wednesday: 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Thursday: 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. By Appointment Only College E-mail Address: eobrien@worwic.edu 2. Course Level: 100 – First Year 3. Course Title: CMJ161 Correctional Operations Section D01, Guerrieri Hall, Room 205 Tues. & Thurs. 12:45 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. 4. Textbooks: Todd, R.; Cole, George G.; Resig, Michael D.;

American Corrections (Eleventh Edition); Thomson Wadsworth Publishers, Belmont, California.

5. Course Description:

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This course provides students with an understanding of the duties, authority,

responsibilities, and rights of the correctional officer. The history and philosophy of correctional practices and their effect on the contemporary officer are examined. Also covered are the basic objectives of a correctional department. “You grab a mask off the wall in the morning while you’re brushing your teeth and combing your hair. You make sure it’s on real good, then you walk out in that corridor. Whether it’s a guard or another inmate, you just smile at ‘em, “Oh, hi.” It’s all plastic! Everything’s churning real deep, down inside. Nobody’s going to look at it ‘cause everybody’s afraid of what they’ll find if they look too far.” Inmate Tom O’Mara (Doing Time) 6. Course Objectives, Assessment Goals, and Assessment Strategies: Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

I. Describe and identify individual elements of the criminal justice system and

how it relates to corrections today. (GEO #2)

The student will be able to explain: A. The purpose of corrections B. The meaning and usefulness of the systems framework. C. What the corrections system look like today. D. The key issues in corrections E. The major forms of punishment from the Middle Ages to the American Revolution. F. The Age of Reason and how it affected corrections. G. The contribution of Jeremy Bentham and utilitarianism. H. The work of John Howard and how it influenced correctional reform I. The methods and philosophy of punishment during the Middle Ages J. The contributions of Cesare Beccaria and the Classical School K. The basic goals and practices of the Pennsylvania system and the New York system

L. The influence of the reformatory M. The nature of the medical model N. Elements of the Positivist School O. What led to the shift from the community model to the crime control model of

corrections P. The basic goals and practices of the Pennsylvania system and the New York

system Q. The influence of the reformatory

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R. The nature of the medical model S. Elements of the Positivist School T. What led to the shift from the community model to the crime control model of

corrections

II. Identify elements and differences between detention, short-term incarceration, prisons, and community corrections. (GEO #2, #3)

The student will be able to explain

A. The philosophy and goals of retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation

B. Determinate, indeterminate, mandatory, and presumptive sentences C. The types of intermediate sanctions D. The types of sentences judges may impose E. Whether the system treats wrongdoers equally F. The four foundations that support legal rights of those under correctional

supervision G. The role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting correctional law H. The various constitutional rights of prisoners I. The alternatives to litigation that are available to prisoners J. How law affects correctional personnel K. Which factors influence the offender selection system L. The characteristics of the offenders who are under correctional supervision M. The purpose of offender classification N. How offenders are classified O. The nature of the contemporary jail P. The purpose of pretrial detention, and what problems it poses Q. The problems sentenced inmates present to jail managers R. Available alternatives to incarceration S. Jail management issues T. The future of the jail

III. Describe jail practices in the following four areas: programs, services, support, and security. (GEO #1)

The student will be able to explain:

A. Why women are called the “forgotten offender” B. The history of the incarceration of women C. What it’s like to be incarcerated in a prison for women D. The major policy issues regarding the incarceration of women E. The problems women face when they are released into the community F. The importance of managing time for both prisoners and inmates G. The classification process and how it is used H. The types of rehabilitative programs available in most prisons I. Why prison industries are important and they operate J. Why administrators believe recreational programs are important K. How community supervision is structured L. Residential programs and how they help parolees

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M. The problems that confront parolees N. Why some parolees are viewed as dangerous and how society handles the

problem O. The effectiveness of post-release supervision

IV. Describe and explain the advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole. (GEO #1)

The student will be able to explain

A. The history and development of probation B. The current organization of probation C. The dual roles of probation D. How the supervision of probationers can be more effective E. The procedure for revoking probation F. The rationale for intermediate sanctions G. The continuum-of-sanctions concept H. The problems associated with intermediate sanction I. The various types of intermediate sanctions J. The strategies that can make intermediate sanctions work K. The future of intermediate sanctions and community corrections L. How parole operates M. The origin of parole N. How the parole decision is made

O. The steps that are taken to ease the offender’s reentry into the community

V. Identify the phases in corrections from its inception through corrections today. (GEO #3, #5) The student will be able to explain:

A. How today’s prisons are linked to the past B. The goals of incarceration C. The organization of incarceration D. The major factors influencing the design and classification of prisons E. Who is in prison F. The extent of youth crime today G. The development of juvenile corrections in the United States H. The ways in which juvenile offenders are sanctioned I. The special problem that is posed by youth gangs J. The outlook for juvenile corrections K. How the U.S. corrections system stands apart L. Dilemmas facing the U.S. corrections system M. What is needed in order for the corrections system to change

VI. Describe and identify forms of punishment for the offender. (GEO #5) The student will be able to explain:

A. The contrasting issues in the debate over capital punishment B. The history of the death penalty

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C. The legal issues surrounding the death penalty D. Who is on death row E. What the future holds for the continuation of capital punishment F. The goals of surveillance G. The techniques of surveillance and control now in use H. Ways “control” can be a double-edge sword I. The limits of control J. How we develop an acceptable system of community control K. The differences between community justice and criminal justice L. The arguments in support of and opposition to community justice

M. The future prospects for community justice VII. Explain the organization, administration, and operations of a correctional facility. (GEO #2, #9) The student will be able to explain:

A. What it is like to be in prison B. How prisoners adapt to “life in the joint” C. The prison economy, how extensive it is, and how it works D. What can be done about prison violence E. The changes taking place in prisons today F. The characteristics of the formal prison organization G. How prisons are governed H. The various roles correctional officers play I. The limits of an officer’s use of power J. The changes in prison population and current trends K. The hardening public attitude toward criminals and the results thereof L. The prison population crisis and attempts to deal with it M. The impact of prison crowding N. The term “race” O. The term “ethnicity” P. How the intersection of race, ethnicity, and punishment influence our thinking

Q. The significance of race and ethnicity in corrections. All course objectives will be assessed through quizzes, exams, writing assignments, and electronic research assignments. General Education Objectives addressed by this course: GEO 1: Express ideas objectively through written text. GEO 2: Demonstrate a command of oral communication that accurate, ethical, and audience-centered. GEO 3: Analyze and evaluate texts within and across disciplines GEO 5: Access, evaluate, and appropriately use information and technology to

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accomplish tasks and communicate ideas. GEO 9: Recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings and consider the consequences of alternative actions. 7. Course content: I. The Corrections System A. The purpose of corrections B. A system framework for studying corrections C. The corrections system today D. Key issues in corrections II. The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice A. From the middle ages to the American Revolution B. On the eve of reform C. The Enlightenment and correctional reform D. What really motivated correctional reform? III. The History of Corrections in America A, The colonial period B. The arrival of the penitentiary C. The development of prisons in the South and West C. The reformatory movement D. The rise of the progressives E. The rise of the medical model F. From medical model to community model G. The crime control model: The pendulum swings again H. Where are we today? IV. The Punishment of Offenders A. The purpose of corrections B. Forms of the criminal sanction C. The sentencing process D. Unjust punishment V. The Law of Corrections A. The foundations of correctional law B. Correctional law and the U.S. Supreme Court C. Constitutional rights of prisoners D. Alternatives to litigation E. Law and community corrections

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F. Law and correctional personnel VI. The Correctional Client A. Selection for the corrections system B. Types of offenders C. Classifying Offenders: Key Issues VII. Jails: Detention and Short-term Incarceration A. The contemporary jail: Entrance to the system B. Pre-trial detention C. The bail problem and alternatives D. The sentenced jail inmate E. Issues in jail management F. The future of the jail VIII. Probation A. The history and development of probation B. The organization of probation today C. The duel functions of probation: Investigation and supervision D. The effectiveness of supervision E. Revocation and termination of probation F. Probation in the coming decade IX. Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections A. Intermediate sanctions in corrections B. The case for intermediate sanctions C. Continuum of sanctions D. Problems with intermediate sanctions E. Varieties of intermediate sanctions F. Using surveillance and control in community corrections G. The new correctional professional H. Community corrections legislation I. The future of intermediate sanctions and community corrections X. Incarceration A. Links to the past B. The goals of incarceration C. Organization for incarceration D. The design and classification of prisons E. Who is in prison? XI. The Prison Experience A. The prison society

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B. The prison economy C. Violence in prison XII Incarceration of Women A. Women: The forgotten offenders B. Historical perspective C. Women in prison D. Issues in the incarceration of women E. Release to the community XIII. Institutional Management A. Formal organization B. Governing prisons C. Correctional officers: The lynchpin of management XIV. Institutional Programs A. Managing time B. Classification C. Rehabilitative programs D. Prison industry E. Prison maintenance programs F. Recreational programs G. Prison programming revisited XV. Release from Incarceration A. Release from one part of the system to another B. Origins of parole C. Release mechanisms D. The organization of releasing authorities E. The decision to release F. Release to the community XVI. Making It: Supervision in the Community A. Overview of the post-release function B. The structure of community supervision C. Residential programs D. The offender’s experience in post-release life E. The parolee as “dangerous” F. The elements of successful reentry G. Post-release supervision XVII. Corrections for Juveniles A. The problem of youth crime

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B. The history of juvenile corrections C. Why treat juveniles and adults differently/ D. The problem of serious delinquency E. Sanctioning juvenile offenders F. The special problem of gangs G. The future of juvenile justice XVIII. Incarceration Trends A. Explaining prison population trends B. Dealing with overcrowded prisons C. The impact of prison crowding D. Does incarceration pay? XIX. Race, Ethnicity, and Corrections A. Race in the correctional context B. The concepts of race and ethnicity C. Visions of race and punishment D. Which is it: Race or racism? E. The significance of race and punishment XX. The Death Penalty A. The debate over capital punishment B. The death penalty and the Constitution C. Death row inmates D. A continuing debate XXI. Community Justice A. The need for a new approach B. Definition of community justice C. How community justice differs from criminal justice D. Arguments for community justice E. Problems of community justice F. The future of community justice XXII. American Corrections: Looking Forward A. American corrections today B. Five correctional dilemmas C. Four current trends in the U.S. correctional system D. Three challenges for the future of corrections E. Changing corrections: A final view 8. Class Schedule and Reading Assignments:

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Week #1 Course Orientation, Chaps 1 & 2 Week #2 Chapters 2, 3, & 4 Week #3 Chapters 4, 5 & 6 Week #4 Chapters 6, 7, & 8 Week #5 Chapters 8 & 9; Quiz #1 (Chapters 1 – 6); Quiz #1 Critique Week #6 Chapters 9, 10, & 11 Week #7 Chapters 11, 12, & 13 Week #8 Chapter s 13 & 14; Quiz #2 (Chapters 7 - 12); Quiz #2 Critique Week #9 Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1 – 12); Critique; Chapter s 14 & 15 Week #10 Chapters 15, 16, 17, & 18 Week #11 Chapter 19, Quiz #3 (Chapters 13 – 18); Thanksgiving Break Week #12 Quiz #3 Critique, Chapters 20, 21, & 22 Week #13 Quiz #4 (Chapter 19 – 22), Research Projects Due, Course Review Week #14 Quiz #4 Critique, Final Exam: Tues., 12/13/16, 12 - 2 P.M. 9. Requirement for evaluation and grading: Two examinations (mid-term and final) and four quizzes will be given at appropriate intervals. Test questions will be based on the texts, Power Point presentations, and lecture material. The final examination is comprehensive and includes information covered throughout the semester. Exams are expected to be taken during their scheduled times.

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Make-up Exams – Make-up exams will only be permitted for legitimate reasons and must be taken within one week of the originally scheduled date. Students must contact the instructor in advance if unable to take a quiz or an exam. If not, the student will receive a zero for the exam. Final exams must be taken when scheduled because final grades must be submitted to the registrar within 24 hours. Grading will be as follows: A = 90% - 100% B = 80% – 89% C 70% – 79% D 60% – 69% F 0% - 59% Weighting will be as follows: Quizzes: 20% Mid Term Exam: 35% Writing Assignment 10% Electronic Assignment 10% Final Exam: 35% Please note that attendance and class participation are not part of the stated grading rubric for this course. 10. Writing assignments: Description and Instructions: 1. Students will be required to write and submit a research project on a selected topic related to correctional operations. 2. This writing assignment is due on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Format: 1. This writing assignment will use an APA format and will consist of at least three pages of content. This writing assignment must include at least five references from professional journals and/or scholarly websites. 2. Papers must be word processed and include a cover sheet with the student’s name, date, course number and semester. Text should be double-spaced with one inch margins using a 12 point font. Grade Weight and Scoring:

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This assignment is worth 10% of the final grade, and will be graded on content, organization, grammar, and research. Scoring Rubric: Writing Assignment Content: 60% Grammar, punctuation, and style: 20% Organization: 10% Research (APA) 10% Writing Center Assistance If you wish to have additional help on a writing or electronic research, you may schedule an appointment with a writing conference instructor by going to your MyWorWic portal, selecting the Student Resources tab and then selecting Academic Support. Click on Writing Conferences to schedule a conference. Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to cancel it by going back to the Writing Conferences link. 11. Electronic Assignment: Description and Instructions: 1. Using Appendix A – States with Correctional Policies/Rules on the Internet, which is attached to this syllabus, the student must research, access and evaluate three web sites of the student’s choice related to correctional policies and/or rules. The student must then evaluate each of the three web sites using the below mentioned format. 2. This electronic research assignment is due on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Format: Web Site Title Web Site Address Date Accessed First Impression

Overview of Contents Ease of Navigation Graphics

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Links Value to Course Content Example: SITE: Federal Bureau of Prisons WEB ADDRESS: www.bop.gov DATE ACCESSED: 10-16-16 FIRST IMPRESSION: The home page for this site is deceiving. From the home page it appears there is little information. Once you click on the first topic you find this sight to be overwhelming. OVERVIEW OF CONTENTS: This site is filled with information on federal prisons and the programs for them. The site contains statistical information and the breakdown of inmates based on their race, age, sentence, offense committed, and so on. An overview of the Federal Bureau of Prisons is presented on this site. Some of the wordiness of the site lies in the section that outlines the programs offered and administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These program statements are very detailed and take a lot of time to surf through. Complete and detailed descriptions of rules and regulations that pertain to federal prisons are included on this site. If you plan to visit an inmate at a federal prison this would be a good place to get answers to questions about visitation privileges. Information on inmates can also be found on this site. As with many sites, employment opportunities are listed on this web site. Federal prison documents are available on this site. A facility locator is also included on this site to assist in locating the federal prison near you. EASE OF NAVIGATION: This site is not simple to navigate. Using Netscape Navigator's back button was simpler than using the returns provided on the pages. GRAPHICS: Except for the logo on the home page of this site, no graphics were found on this site. The wordiness of this site did not leave any room for graphics. If you can view text only this site is for you. LINKS: Links are provided to state corrections sites, The National Institute of Corrections, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons research and evaluation site. The links are easily found on a dedicated links page. VALUE TO COURSE CONTENT: This site supplements the limited information presented in the text about the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This site is a must for students interested in the field of corrections or anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of penology.

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Grade Weight and Scoring: This assignment is worth 10% of the final grade, and will be graded on content, organization, grammar, and research. Scoring Rubric: Writing Assignment Content: 60% Grammar, punctuation, and style: 20% Organization: 10% Research (APA) 10% 12. Laboratory/Internship/Practical/Field Experience/Clinical Experience, Etc.: Not Applicable. 13. Academic Honesty: Students must comply with the standards of conduct mandated by college policy as outlined in the Appendix of the college catalogue (pgs. 198 – 201). Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating on an assignment in violation of that policy will not receive credit for that assignment. Discussions will occur before penalties are given. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may also be referred to the Student-Faculty Disciplinary Committee Classroom Etiquette Please place all cell phones and other electronic devices on “silent” or “vibrate” mode before class. Text messaging in the classroom is not permitted. If it is necessary to immediately respond to an electronic message, please leave the classroom, make your response, and return to class. No side conversations or other distracting behaviors will be tolerated during class. Please respect others by being polite and considerate. Attendance Students are expected to attend class and be on time. If the student is absent, excused or unexcused, more than 5 times for a day class, or 3 times for a night class, the Dean of Students will be advised. If arriving late, please minimize disruption to the class. 14. Emergency Information Statement:

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In the event of a flu epidemic or other emergency that results in the suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all these assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about the resumption of classes will be communicated via the College’s website and email system. 15. Blackboard Statement: Use of Blackboard in Course Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an internet connection (other requirements may apply). Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in the Maynard Technology Center (MTC 200), the Academic and Administration Building (AAB 217), Henson Hall (HH 100), Guerreiri Hall (GH 201), the Workforce Development Center (WDC 305), and the Allied Health Building (AHB 108). Please follow these directions to gain access to the course syllabus, Power Point presentations, and study guides: Login Information 1. From the Wor-Wic home page, point to “Quick Links” (top-right) and click the “Blackboard Login” link. 2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same user ID and password login that is being used for myWor-Wic portal and Web Adviser). If you do not know your Wor-Wic user ID and password, contact Student Services. 3. You should then see a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled. Click on the course link for CMJ 161. 4. Find and click on the folder for the course resource you are looking for; i.e., course syllabus, Power Point presentations, study guides, etc. Academic Integrity and Computer Usage Policy All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic considers the following as violations of the usage policy: Using the campus computer network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals.

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Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members, or any unauthorized individuals. Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. 16. Course Evaluation The College has selected SmartEvals as its vendor to conduct online end-of-course evaluations. SmartEvals maintains the highest level of security with the evaluation information, and the information resides only on SmartEvals’ computer servers. Faculty are unable to identify individual evaluations, and any data which has the potential to reveal the identity of a student (i.e. the only male in a class) is blocked from viewing. You will receive automated emails from SmartEvals reminding you to complete your evaluations, and the timing of the emails is in compliance with anti-spam guidelines. The emails discontinue once all of your evaluations are completed. You will be able to access the evaluations through the link in the SmartEvals email or by clicking on “course evaluation” in the left menu of your Blackboard course website. The evaluations are only active during designated times at the end of the semester. Disable the pop-up blockers on your internet browser in order to access the evaluation. Your cooperation in completing the online evaluation at the designated time is greatly appreciated. The results from the course evaluation provide valuable feedback to your instructor in order to make changes as needed with curriculum and teaching. Please direct any questions about the online course evaluation system to Hope Ellis at hellis@worwic.edu. 17. Services For Students with Disabilities: Wor-Wic Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334-2900. For more information, see Wor-Wic's Services for Students with Disabilities web page. 18. Criminal Justice Club The purpose of the club is to provide Wor-Wic Community College students with more information on the different career choices in Criminal Justice, and to help network with those who are already working in the field of Criminal Justice, as well as those who are considering careers in Criminal Justice fields. It is also intended as a way for students to keep in touch with issues and current events that have a direct relation to Criminal Justice, and to expand students’ knowledge in different specialized areas that pertain to Criminal Justice. Membership in the Criminal Justice Club is open to all students at Wor-Wic Community College who have enrolled in credit classes. It is not necessary for a WWCC student to be a Criminal Justice major in order to be a member of the

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WWCC Criminal Justice Club. Many of our members are General Education, Accounting, and Nursing majors. Current members of the Criminal Justice Club Executive Board are Doretta Williams (President), Starlena Stewart (Vice-President), Rosalba Fuentes(Treasurer), and Abigail Huerta (Secretary). Assistant Professor Edmond O’Brien is the faculty advisor. During the Fall 2016 session our meetings will be held every other Tuesday from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. in Room 203 of Guerrieri Hall and our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13th. Recent guest speakers at club meetings were Chief Barbara Duncan of the Salisbury Police Department, Corporal Mance McCall III of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Police Officer Matt McFarlane and Police Officer Gary Cooper of the Ocean City Police Department Training and Recruiting Section, Corporal Dale Trotter of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Mark Bowen of the U.S. State Department , Detective Milton Orellana of the Easton Police Department, Sheriff Mike Lewis of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, and Lieutenant Elliott Coen of the Maryland State Police Recruiting Section. During the Fall 2015 session, the club sponsored a field trip to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to explore the ruins of what was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” and is now considered to be one of the most haunted structures in the U.S. During the Fall 2015 session, the club also sponsored a field trip to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. Students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to examine authentic artifacts in order to understand what happened on 9/11, how people responded in the aftermath of the attacks, and the history and rebuilding of the World Trade Center. For the Spring 2016 session, the WWCC Criminal Justice Club sponsored a field trip to the “Forensic Mystery Tour” at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, MD. Students earned gathered information from human skeletal remains, estimating age, sex, height, and then evaluating trauma, dental profile, material evidence. They then worked a scenario which involved examining human remains recovered from an aircraft crash site in Vietnam by comparing the gathered data with profiles of armed forces personnel listed as missing in action from the Vietnam War in order to identify the human remains. Throughout the 2015 - 2016 academic year, Wor-Wic Community College Criminal Justice Club students were able to raise $311 through donations. At the club's last general membership meeting of the year, the students voted to donate these funds to Bertha Fuentes, a local caretaker for an abused 14 year old girl from El Salvador who is currently living in the US.

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Below is a link to the Wor-Wic Community College Criminal Justice Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/253411124677805/. Keep in touch and stay informed about upcoming meetings, activities, and field trips. The Criminal Justice Club is an organization of Wor-Wic Community College students for Wor-Wic Community College students, and we encourage you to post your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. 19. On Your Mark … Class time will involve both lecture and class discussions covering subjects in the text and outside materials. Students are expected to complete all assigned reading prior to class and be prepared to ask or answer questions regarding the material covered. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, attend all classes, and be on time. Regular attendance and participation are the best ways to ensure your success in this course. If a student experiences any course-related problems throughout the semester, he/she should feel free to contact me at any time. The student may call, send an e-mail, stop by my office, or meet with me before or after class. I look forward to working with you this semester. 20. Appendix I:

State: Arizona

Web Site: www.adc.state.az.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on Features; click on ADC policies

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics

State: Arkansas

Web Site: http://www.arkansas.gov/doc/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on publications; click on administrative

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Comment: Coverage of institution topics; among the areas covered

are the boot camp program, and the work/study release program

State: California

Web Site: www.corr.ca.gov/regulationspolicies

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on director’s rules

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; also

parole

State: Colorado

Web Site: www.doc.state.co.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on administrative regulations

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; includes

section on community corrections

State: Connecticut

Web Site: www.doc.state.ct.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on administrative directives

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; among the

areas covered are the Americans with Disabilities Act, protective

management, and the administration of capital punishment

State: Delaware

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Web Site: www.delcode.state.de.us/title11/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on chapter of interest

Comment: Title 11 has various chapters, covering such areas as

sentencing, probation, parole and pardons (Chapter 43);

department of correction (Chapter 65); and boot camp

intensive incarceration (Chapter 67)

State: Florida

Web Site: www.dc.state.fl.us/secretary/legal/ch33/index.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Title 33 contains the formally promulgated rules of the

department of corrections

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; also

covers such areas as community-based programs (Chapter 33-504);

interstate compact (Chapter 33-301); and probation and parole field

services (Chapter 33-302)

State: Idaho

Web Site: www.corrections.state.id.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on department policy; identify area of interest

in pull-down menu and click on Go

Comment: Coverage of various institution topics; among the areas

covered are ones on private prison management and private prison

contracting monitoring (under administration), and AIDS (under

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operational services)

State: Illinois

Web Site:

www.legis.state.il.us/commission/jcar/admincode/020/020parts.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Title 20: Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law

Enforcement

Comment: Title 20 has various parts covering institution topics;

among the areas covered are involuntary administration of psychotropic

medication (Part 415), sex offender registration (Part 1280), and

basic correctional training (Part 1750)

State: Indiana

Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ai/policies/index.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on Law*Justice; click on Indiana Administrative

Code

Comment: Title 210 is department of correction (covers some

institution topics, including one on offender health care co-payment);

Title 220 is on the parole board

State: Iowa

Web Site: www.doc.state.ia.us/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on administrative rules; go to select one;

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click on area of interest

Comment: Select one has entries on institution administration

covering institution topics such as visiting, mail, publications, and

shock probation; examples of other entries are jail facilities (which

discusses such areas as training for staff, and supervision of

inmates); parole; and sex offender management and treatment (which

discusses hormonal intervention therapy)

State: Louisiana

Web Site: www.state.la.us/osr/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Go to Louisiana Administrative Code; click on titles of

the LAC; click on Title 22 – Corrections, Criminal Justice and Law

Enforcement

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; also has

other areas of possible interest, including minimum jail standards,

Board of Pardons, and sentencing guidelines

State: Maine

Web Site: www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/03/chaps03.htm

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Chapter 10 is the policy and procedures manual

Comment: Contains selected policies, such as discipline;

grievances; and furlough policy

State: Massachusetts

Web Site: www.state.ma.us/doc/policy_list.htm

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Format: Rules

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the Massachusetts Department of

Correction policy list

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; includes such

areas as international transfers; inmate smoking; use

of force; and communicable diseases

State: Michigan

Web Site:

www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?admincode=Department&Dpt=CO

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Cite takes you to Office of Regulatory Reform; click on

executive bureau – general rules

Comment: Coverage of institution topics; also has information on

parole, pardon, reprieve, and commutation of sentence

State: Minnesota

Web Site: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/2900.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on Jail facilities

Comment: Coverage of institution topics; another section is on

juvenile residential facilities

State: Missouri

Web Site: www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/csr.asp

Format: Rules

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How To Locate: Cite takes you to the Code of State Regulations; Title

14 covers department of corrections

Comment: Primary focus is on probation and parole (Division 80)

State: Montana

Web Site: www.cor.state.mt.us/resources/policies.asp

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the department of corrections’

policies

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; among the

areas covered are execution (Chapter 3); legal rights of offenders

(Chapter 3); and forced labor (Chapter 5)

State: Nebraska

Web Site: www.sos.state.ne.us/local/regsearch/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Go to select an agency and click on correctional

services; enter key word (e.g., discipline, visiting); as an

alternative, can click on index listing of all the agencies

regulations; then click on correctional services; Titles 68 and 69

deal with corrections

Comment: Covers some institution topics; Title 69 covers, in

part, employee discipline; and code of ethics and conduct

State: Nevada

Web Site: www.doc.nv.gov/ar/index.php

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Format: Rules

How To Locate: Cite takes you to administrative regulations; click on

area of interest in the table of contents

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; among the

areas covered are body cavity searches for contraband; inmate

grooming; and correctional employee/officer basic training

State: New Hampshire

Web Site: www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/listagencies.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on Cor

Comment: Chapter 300 covers operation and management of

corrections department activities; Chapter 400 is on classification

State: New Mexico

Web Site: www.corrections.state.nm.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on policies

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; some of

the areas covered are faith-based living units (under programs);

special management inmates (under special management); and the adult

interstate compact (under probation and parole management)

State: North Carolina

Web Site: www.doc.state.nc.us/

Format: Publications/Rules

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How To Locate: Click on prisons

Comment: Publications are on Visitation Rules; Handbook for

Family and Friends; Rules for Inmates – Handbook; and Inmate

Discipline

State: Oklahoma

Web Site: www.doc.state.ok.us/docs/policies.htm

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the policy and procedures area for

the department of corrections. Clicking on the major section will take

you to the table of contents for that section.

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; some of

the areas covered are the department’s policy for private prison

monitoring (under facility operations); supervision of sex offenders

(under probation and parole); and private sector correctional industry

standards (under industries)

State: Oregon

Web Site:

arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_200/OAR_291/291_tofc.html

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the Oregon administrative rules for

the department of corrections; rule topics are broken into divisions

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; some of

the areas covered are suicide prevention (division 76); kosher diets

(division 84); and death row housing unit (division 93)

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State: Pennsylvania

Web Site: www.cor.state.pa.us/

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on DOC policies

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; site also

includes an inmate handbook

State: Rhode Island

Web Site: www.doc.ri.gov/policy/policy.htm

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Cite takes you to a listing of various DOC policies

Comment: Coverage of some institution topics, including

monitoring inmate telephone conversations; and access to public

information by news media representatives

State: South Carolina

Web Site: www.myscgov.com/

Format : Rules

How To Locate: Click on government; click on SC code of laws and

regulations; Title 24 is on corrections, jails, probations, paroles,

and pardons

Comment: Among the topics covered are ones on state prison

system; interstate corrections compact; prisoners generally; and

inmate litigation

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State: Tennessee

Web Site: www.state.tn.us/correction/policies/poly.html

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the department of correction’s

policies and procedures, which are listed under various categories

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; among the

included policies are ones on confidentiality/release of health

information; and hairstyles, dress code, and grooming

State: Texas

Web Site: www.tdcj.state.tx.us/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Cite takes you to the links for the general information

guide for families of offenders; for the offender handbook; and for

Title 37, Part 6, which covers the Texas Department of Criminal

Justice

Comment: Chapter 152 of Part 6 is on the correctional

institutions division; and Chapter 157 is on the state jail felony

facilities

State: Utah

Web Site: www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code.htm

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on Corrections

Comment: Coverage of some institution topics

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State: Vermont

Web Site: www.doc.state.vt.us/policy/MASTERDOC.htm

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Go to correctional services; click on area of interest

Comment: Coverage of institution topics; among the areas covered

are tobacco products; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

potential suicides

State: Washington

Web Site: www.leg.wa.gov/wac/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on Title 137, Corrections

Comment: Coverage of institution topics; one of the areas

covered is on the transfer of citizens of foreign countries

State: West Virginia

Web Site: www.wvsos.com/csr/

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on social and human services; click on

corrections

Comment: Coverage of some institution topics; among the areas

covered are medical co-payment; and monitoring of inmate mail

State: Wisconsin

Web Site: www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/index.html

Format: Rules

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How To Locate: Click on administrative code index; click on

corrections

Comment: Coverage of institution topics; among the areas covered

are mental health placement; and probation-parole revocation procedure

State: Wyoming

Web Site: http://doc.state.wy.us/corrections.asp

Format: Rules

How To Locate: Click on ISP policies

Comment: Information is primarily related to field services

(probation and parole); one of the areas covered is the intensive

supervision program

State: Federal Bureau of Prisons

Web Site: www.bop.gov

Format: Policy directives

How To Locate: Click on FOIA/policy

Comment: Comprehensive coverage of institution topics; 5000 series contains policies on inmate and custodial management; the 6000 series is on medical, dental, and health; and the 7000 series is on community corrections and correctional