The Sociology Of Punishment And Corrections

1. Define punishment and correction
2. Explain the origin of imprisonment
3. Discuss the classification system in prisons
4. Understand issues on prisoner's rights
5. Identify problems of Nigeria prisons

13 weeks, about 140 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: History and Efficacy of Punishment · 4 hours

     Read introduction to punishment.. Understand the origin of punishment.. Discuss efficacy of punishment..

   • Unit 2: Philosophies of Punishment · 4 hours

     Study transcendental philosophies.. Understand penal theories.. Discuss conditions influencing punishment effectiveness..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Historical Overview of Institutional Corrections · 4 hours

     Study Middle Ages corrections.. Understand punishment in the 17th and 18th centuries.. Discuss corrections in the 19th century..

   • Unit 4: The General Nature of the Prison Community · 4 hours

     Understand the nature of a normal community.. Study the structure of prisons.. Discuss prison systems and administration..

3. Week 3Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Classification, Reception and Case Work · 4 hours

     Study history of classification.. Understand classification bodies.. Discuss classification centers and committees..

   • Unit 2: Prison Labor · 4 hours

     Understand issues on prison labor.. Study systems of prison labor.. Discuss a prison labor policy..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Release from Prison · 4 hours

     Understand pardon and commutation.. Study parole and indeterminate sentences.. Discuss parole conditions and types..

   • Unit 4: Probation · 4 hours

     Understand issues on probation.. Study history of probation.. Discuss probation department functions..

5. Week 5Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Theoretical Framework of the Prisons System · 6 hours

     Study system perspective.. Understand symbolic interactionism perspective.. Discuss social process perspective..

   • Unit 2: Purposes and Goals of the Criminal Sanction · 6 hours

     Study purposes and goals of criminal sanction.. Understand retribution and deterrence.. Discuss incapacitation and rehabilitation..

6. Week 6Module 4:

   • Unit 3: The Choice of a Sanction · 4 hours

     Understand various forms of sanction.. Study factors determining sanction choice.. Discuss structuring sentences..

   • Unit 4: Issues on Capital Punishment (Death Penalty) · 4 hours

     Understand different effects of capital punishment.. Study deterrence and discrimination arguments.. Discuss history of death penalty laws..

   • Unit 1: Sentencing Practices · 4 hours

     Study sentencing practices.. Understand legal and non-legal factors.. Discuss factors in criminal prosecution..

7. Week 7Module 4:

   • Unit 2: The Inmates Social Code and Functions · 4 hours

     Study the inmates social code.. Understand the nature of a normal community.. Discuss the structure of prisons..

   • Unit 3: Re-socialization within Walls · 4 hours

     Study re-socialization within walls.. Understand inmate social system.. Discuss characteristics of the system..

   • Unit 4: The Pains of Imprisonment · 4 hours

     Study the pains of imprisonment.. Understand deprivation of liberty and goods.. Discuss deprivation of heterosexual relationships..

8. Week 8Module 5:

   • Unit 5: Prisonization · 4 hours

     Study prisonization.. Understand universal factors.. Discuss determinants of prisonization..

   • Unit 1: Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners · 4 hours

     Study standard minimum rules.. Understand register and separation of categories.. Discuss accommodation and personal hygiene..

   • Unit 2: Limitation of Treatment in Prisons · 4 hours

     Study clothing and bedding.. Understand food and medical services.. Discuss discipline and punishment..

9. Week 9Module 5:

   • Unit 3: Classification as Part of Treatment in the Prison System · 4 hours

     Study instruments of restraint.. Understand information and complaints.. Discuss contact with the outside world..

   • Unit 4: Group Therapy with Offenders · 4 hours

     Study books and religion.. Understand retention of property.. Discuss notification of death and removal..

   • Unit 5: Modification of the Criminal Value System · 4 hours

     Study rules applicable to special categories.. Understand prisoners under sentence.. Discuss classification and individualization..

10. Week 10Module 6:

    • Unit 1: Evolution and Philosophies of Prisons System in Nigeria · 4 hours

      Study evolution and philosophies of prisons in Nigeria.. Understand history and trends.. Discuss historical development of prisons..

    • Unit 2: Penological Policies of the Nigerian Criminal Justice System · 4 hours

      Study penological policies.. Understand penal objectives.. Discuss retributive theory..

    • Unit 3: Penal Practices in Nigeria · 4 hours

      Study penal practices in Nigeria.. Understand the problem of clear philosophy.. Discuss suggestions for improvement..

11. Week 11Module 7:

    • Unit 4: Punishment as a Deterrent: How Effectiveness has it been ? (A Case of Nigerian Environment) · 4 hours

      Study punishment as a deterrent.. Understand the aim of punishment.. Discuss the Nigerian situation..

    • Unit 1: Awaiting Trial and Holding Charge in Nigeria Criminal Justice System · 4 hours

      Study awaiting trial and holding charge.. Understand causes of awaiting trial.. Discuss the practice of holding charge..

    • Unit 2: Prisoners Rights and Civil Disabilities of Ex-Convicts in Nigeria · 4 hours

      Study prisoners rights.. Understand loss of rights.. Discuss civil disabilities of ex-convicts..

12. Week 12Module 7:

    • Unit 3: Nigerian Prison After Care Services · 4 hours

      Study Nigerian prison after care services.. Understand principles and strategies.. Discuss growing the private sector..

    • Unit 4: The Advocacy for Deinstitutionalization of Sentences in Nigeria · 4 hours

      Study the advocacy for deinstitutionalization.. Understand arguments against prison.. Discuss meaning and purpose of deinstitutionalization..

    • Unit 5: Various Recommendations on Prisons Reform. · 4 hours

      Study various recommendations on prisons reform.. Understand proposals for reform.. Discuss implementation of recommendations..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 12 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Complete assignments.. Prepare for final examination..