Corrections (pdf) - Campbell University

Crim 430 –Correctional
Issues & Philosophies
Spring 2006 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 1:00-
1:50
Cathy Cowling
Office: D Rich 211 Ph: 893-1487
E-mail: cowlingc@campbell.edu
Office Hours
Mon/Wed/Fri 10-11
Tues. /Thurs. 9:30-11:00
Course Description
This course will examine both institutional and community-based correctional contexts, practices, and trends. An
careful analysis of various critical correctional issues and philosophies will be the dominate approach of the class
rather than a general overview of corrections. From the early history of punishment to future visions in correctional
practices, we will take a critical look at American corrections. Additionally, we will examine corrections and its
interrelationship between theory, policy, and practice.
Required Texts
Schmalleger, F. (2001) Corrections in the Twentieth Century. Woodland Hills, CA., Glencoe McGraw Hill.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is required. You are expected to attend every scheduled class, to arrive on time, to remain for the
entire class period, and to be prepared. Attendance will be taken on a regular basis. Excessive absences will
adversely affect the student’s final grade. The first five absences will not count against the student. Students who
acquire a sixth absence violate the University’s 85 percent attendance requirement and therefore will
receive an “F” for the course. Only those absences that result from extraordinary circumstances, and can be
supported by documentation, will be excused. Examples of “extraordinary circumstances” include, but are not limited
to: medical problems that require bed care or surgery (including yourself and immediate family members), subpoena
for court or jury duty, in-service training, and/or a nuclear holocaust. Oversleeping and other personal “events” do
not qualify.
Academic Integrity
In this course, acts of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. All such acts are a moral insult to the University’s
Christian principles, the academic experience, and the criminal justice profession. Examples of academic dishonesty
include (but are not limited to): submitting work done by another student but with your name on it, plagiarism,
cheating, fabrication, and/or facilitating academic dishonesty. Students are expected to be fully aware of accepted
practices for using and citing another person's work (both published and electronic). Any violations of academic
integrity will AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A GRADE OF “F” for the course. Additionally, the student may suffer other
possible University sanctions.

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Perhaps the most common forms of academic dishonesty are plagiarism and collaboration. Let me clarify both, so that
you do not unwittingly go astray. Plagiarism is the appropriation of the words, works, comments, ideas or other
intellectual property of a third party without giving credit to that party. It most often occurs in term papers and other
written assignments. Plagiarism does not have to be a word-for-word “copying” of someone else’s writing or “cut and
paste” of electronic material; most cases, in fact, involve the use of a third party’s idea in the writer’s own word,
where an effort has been made to make the reader believe that the idea originated with the writer him or herself.
There are two important rules to remember in order to avoid plagiarism: (1) only “common knowledge” statements
need not be cited in your work [e.g., Washington was the first president, the Civil War ended in 1865, the FBI is in the
Justice Department, etc.], and (2) if in doubt as to whether to cite a source, cite it—better safe than sorry!
As for collaboration on assignments, keep the following rules in mind: (1) unless specifically authorized by me, you
are not to seek, provide or in any way accept outside assistance from a third party in preparing graded assignments in
this class. This rule does not apply to studying for exams, which you may do in groups; it is also not to be construed
to deny you the assistance of library staff in finding research materials in the library or on the web (finding, not
reading or interpreting, which you must do on your own!). (2) You may not turn in any work for grading in this class
that is wholly or substantially the product of work submitted for a grade in another class, nor may you turn in such
work in another class that is the product of work for this class without prior permission from me and the other
instructor(s) involved. (3) You must take exams and other assigned in-class work with a vow of confidentiality—you
will not at any time discuss or divulge the material contained on such exams with any other person for any reason
until such time as grades are posted for the assignment. (4) Do not inadvertently leave your work on a publicly
accessible computer (i.e., upon completion of your work, remove the file(s) from the hard dive and memory before
releasing the machine for another person’s use).
Class Norms and Professional Culture
• The content of this course and conduct of this instructor seek to fulfill the University’s purpose and mission as
outlined on pages 19-20 of the Campbell University Bulletin including: helping students develop an integrated
Christian personality and world view, critical judgment, and an appreciation of our intellectual, cultural, and
religious heritage.
• Students must be in their seats by the time class starts. Anyone arriving more than 15 minutes after the
scheduled start of class will be counted absent. If the instructor does not arrive within 10 minutes of the
scheduled time for class to begin, the class may be dismissed.
• Please inform your instructor if you are challenged by a learning or physical disability and need special
accommodations.
• Handouts, returned tests, and assignments will be brought to class and distributed only once. Students who miss
such items must come by my office and pick them up.
• Due to Family Educational Privacy Act requirements, grades will not be posted, given out over the phone, or
released to anyone other than the student.
• Unless otherwise stated in class, there are no extra credit assignments for this class.
• As for due dates and times, the rule is singularly simple: when due dates are given in class or posted on the
attached agenda, the assignment is due on that date, no later than the ending time for the class. If you’re so
much as one minute late in submitting it, it will be considered a day late. Then, for each 24-hour period after that
time, additional day-late penalties apply. The standard penalty for late assignments is 10 points (i.e., one letter
grade) per day late, up to a maximum of 3 days. The instructor reserves the right to refuse any assignment
turned in more than three days late. In extraordinary cases, the instructor reserves the right to waive all or part
of the late penalty to be assessed against any given submission.
• Opinions, counterpoints, and the contributions of other class members will be respected at all times.

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• There is no such thing as a “stupid question” in this class (except, maybe, for asking about the Braves’ pennant
chances while the rest of us are talking about some salient point in the text!). Asking questions and raising issues
is the way we all learn. I expect us all to act as learning adults who have enough respect for each other to
entertain a diversity of questions, comments or points of view. To this extent, the walls of this classroom during
our meeting times mark the boundaries of an inviolable intellectual haven—you should, at all times, feel safe and
comfortable to participate in class discussions. If for some reason you do not, you should see me confidentially at
your convenience to discuss how I might rectify the problem.
• Respect and courtesy will be shown by actively listing when others are talking and refraining from “chit-chatting”
on the side.
• Inappropriate comments or jokes based on sex, color, and/or religion will not be tolerated.
• Students are expected to dress and act professionally when visiting any criminal justice agency.
• Assignments will be graded on accuracy, depth of expression, grammar, neatness, punctuation, quality, spelling,
and thoroughness. See attached guidelines for paper submission specifications and technical requirements.
Remember, learning an appropriate and technical style for writing formal papers is part of the experience of
becoming an educated person.
• Cell phones & pagers MUST NOT disrupt class. Taping lectures may only be done with instructor permission.
• YOU are responsible for your own learning! This is work! It will require some sacrifice on your part if you are to
succeed. You have bought an opportunity to learn something, not a service. It is not social entertainment for the
useless and unemployable. YOU have an obligation to apply yourself to the task of mastering the material before
you and to get something useful and interesting from this course. YOU are responsible for asking questions if you
do not understand any information presented.
• Campbell is blessed with some remarkable resources for assisting students, including the Writing Center, the
Counseling Center and the faculty itself. You are strongly encouraged to get the most out of your tuition dollar
whenever you feel need of it by using these resources. I hope you will think of me as the first stop in that chain.
If you need help with this class, please come see me. During office hours, you do not need an appointment; drop
by visits are on a first-come-first served basis. If my office hours are not convenient for you, please make an
appointment to see me at a mutually agreeable time.
• The use of tobacco products in class is prohibited.

• Course Requirements and Grading Policy
The following grading scale will be used in this class in determining your final course grade:
A = 100—90 B = 89—80 C = 79—70 D = 69—60 F = 59 or below
Your grade in this course will be based on the following three components:
Examinations (2 @ 30 percent each for a total of 60 percent of the final grade)
Exams will be administered ONLY on the dates scheduled on the attached agenda, during the class period.
In the event that the student falls victim to an “extraordinary circumstance” (see attendance policy above),
and can not take the exam at the scheduled date and time, the student must personally notify the instructor
of such circumstances PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE EXAM, otherwise an “F” will be given. The
burden of documented proof for excused absences rests wholly with the student.
Make-up exams will be given only in the case of an approved absence and may constitute a different format
from that of the scheduled examination.
Exams will cover ALL material included in lectures, the textbook, films shown in class, outside readings
assigned, guest lectures, etc.
Participation (20 percent)
Students will be expected to come prepared to discuss and critically assess daily assigned readings. Using the
Socratic method, students will be asked questions that probe their critical assessment of the reading(s).
Student Project (20 percent of final grade)
This is a student initiated and self-designed project that highlights any aspect of corrections that is of interest
to the student. Examples might include:
7 Obtaining literature for each class member and doing a PowerPoint presentation on Prison Fellowship
Ministries
7 Find a former inmate and arrange for him/her to speak with a Q&A to follow.
7 Put together an overview of prisons in NC: locations, level of security, number & type of inmates,
average time served, etc.
7 Formal term paper (if you choose this, be sure to see the paper specification that follow on pages 6-7)
In short, you can choose any topic you are interested in and present it to the class (be sure each class
member receives a copy of your presentation material). Proposed topics due FEB 3rd. Note: no two class
members may research the same topic. Projects will be due for presentation on April 21.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
“Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accommodations should
contact the office of Student Support Services located in the University’s Hight House.”
“All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the
University.”

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Preliminary Agenda
Date Topic Chapter
Readings
Jan. 11 Introduction and Syllabus
Jan. 13 No Class- Drop Add
Jan. 16 Corrections: An Overview Chapter 1
Jan. 18
Jan. 20 Punishments: A Brief History Chapter 2
Jan.23
Jan. 25 Sentencing: To Punish or Reform Chapter 3
Jan.27 NO CLASS_ MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT
Jan. 30
Feb. 1 Diversion and Probation Chapter 4
Feb.3
Feb. 6 Intermediate Sanctions Chapter 5
Feb. 8
Feb. 10 Jails: Way Stations Along the Justice Highway Chapter 6
Feb. 13
Feb. 15 Prisons Today Chapter 7
Feb. 17
Feb. 20 Parole: Early Release and Reintegration Chapter 8
Feb. 22
Feb. 24 The Staff World: Managing the Prison Population Chapter 9
Feb. 27
March 1
March 3 MIDTERM EXAM
March 13 The Inmate world: Living Behind Bars Chapter 10
March 15
March 17 The Legal World: Prisons and the Courts Chapter 11
March 20
March 22 Special Prison Populations Chapter 12

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March 24
March 27 VIDEO PRESENTATION
March 29 VIDEO PRESENTATION
March 31 VIDEO PRESENTATION
April 3 Prison Issues and Concerns Chapter 13
April 5
April 7 The Victim Chapter 14
April 10
April 12 Death: the Ultimate Sanction Chapter 15
April 14
April 17 Juvenile Corrections: End of an Era Chapter 16
April 19
April 21 Presentations
Apr. 25 Presentations
Apr. 27 Final Exam Review
May 1 FINAL EXAM 3:00

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Guidelines for Written Work
• Use the departmental guidelines when creating your paper. The link to those guidelines is:
http://www.campbell.edu/coas/government/guide04.pdf
• White bond paper, neatly prepared and clean.
• Double spaced, 12 point font, left justification (i.e., right margin is “jagged” or “ragged”).
• One inch (1”) uniform margins at the top, bottom, right, and left of every page.
• Number all pages. The cover page / title page is numbered but not counted toward total. Thus, the title page is
numbered page 1.
• The title page should contain the following centered on the page: your name, title of the paper, the course
number (e.g., CRIM 430), and the date. Additionally, in the upper right corner you should have the Running Head
and page number.
• Five-space indent for the start of each new paragraph. Do not hyphenate any words at the end of lines. Let
sentences naturally “wrap.”
• Paragraphs must be longer than two sentences, but never longer than 80 percent of one typed page. Do NOT
triple space (i.e., create white space or extra space) between paragraphs.
• Watch for orphans at the end or beginning of each page.
• Use the APA (American Psychological Association) Style Manual for in-text (manuscript) and reference page
citations of works used or cited (a separate handout will be distributed in class on the APA style). ANY mistakes
in use of the APA style will result in an automatic one letter grade reduction.
In the text (manuscript) citation
APA style requires only the author’s last name and year of publication separated by a comma and enclosed by
parentheses. APA does NOT use footnotes Example:
One study of stress among police officers (Weisberg, 1998) shows a correlation between . . .
Weisberg’s (1998) study of stress among police officers shows a correlation between . . .
Reference Page (list of works cited or used)
Book by single author:
Peak, K. (2001). Justice administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (3 rd ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Prentice Hall.
Journal Article:
Zimmer, L. (1990). Proactive policing against street-level drug trafficking. American Journal of Police, 9, 43-57.