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ISSUES IN PRISONER REENTRY

PSYCH 626
Course Description

Provides a multi-systemic understanding of evidence-based prisoner reentry issues and solutions while including community-based learning experiences. Considers the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals reentering our communities, including meeting the ultimate goal of decreasing recidivism and increasing positive psychological adjustment for former inmates, their families, and all the staff and community members working in various stages of the justice system.

Prerequisties

PSYCH 225 and (PSYCH 401 or concurrent enrollment or PSYCH 526 or concurrent enrollment)

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

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