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Prisons And Correction Of Offenders In Nigeria

This course introduces students to the Nigerian prison system and the correction of offenders. It explores the historical evolution of prisons in Nigeria, the processes of admission, and the importance of warrants. The course also examines the roles of various agencies in criminal justice administration, including parliament, police, judiciary, and prisons. Furthermore, it covers treatment of offenders, correctional programs, and the problems associated with correction, such as trafficking, poor funding and congestion. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of correctional issues in Nigeria.

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78h
Study Time
13
Weeks
6h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PrisonsCorrectionOffendersRehabilitationNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Evolution of Prisons in Nigeria

2

Criminal Justice Administration

3

Treatment of Offenders

4

Correctional Programmes

5

Theories of Punishment and Correction

6

Problems of Correction

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Historical Evolution of Prison in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read about the pre-colonial and early colonial eras of prison evolution.
  • •Understand the roles of the Ogboni Rose, Ewedas, and Fulanis in dealing with offenders.
  • •Examine the establishment of prisons in old Calabar, Asaba, and Benin City.

Unit 2: Process of Admission into the Prison

2 study hours
  • •Study the admission process at the gate lodge.
  • •Learn about the role of the gate man in receiving warrants and inmates.
  • •Understand the confirmation of prisoner identities and belongings.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Warrant - Important Document in the Prison

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of a warrant as a legal document.
  • •Identify the different types of warrants, including remand, detention, and reproduction warrants.
  • •Learn about the features of a commitment warrant and its importance.

Unit 4: Gate Lodge - First Port of Call in the Prison

2 study hours
  • •Explain the role of the gate lodge as the first port of call in the prison.
  • •Enumerate the qualities of a good gate man.
  • •Discuss the duties performed at the gate lodge, including receiving warrants and recording movements.
Week
3

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Criminal Justice Administration - Parliament

2 study hours
  • •Understand the relevance of the parliament to criminal justice administration.
  • •Identify the importance of the legislature to the Criminal Justice System.
  • •Learn about the functions of the legislature, including enacting laws and approving executive officers.

Unit 2: Criminal Justice Administration: Police

2 study hours
  • •Understand the functions of the police and its role in the criminal justice system.
  • •Examine the historical background of the police force in Nigeria.
  • •Learn about police duties, including arrest, criminal investigation, and prosecution.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Criminal Justice Administration: Judiciary

2 study hours
  • •Identify the functions of the court.
  • •Explain the relevance of the court to criminal justice administration.
  • •Understand the historical background of the court system in Nigeria.

Unit 4: Criminal Justice Administration: Prison

2 study hours
  • •Understand the role prisons play in the criminal justice system.
  • •Understand the meaning of capital punishment.
  • •Identify the types of prisons that exist in Nigeria.
Week
5

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Treatment of Offenders – Correctional and Post Correctional Programmes

2 study hours
  • •Enumerate the best ways to treat prisoners.
  • •Understand and discuss the importance of reformation and rehabilitation as key goals of the prison system.
  • •Learn about the treatment orientation and the struggle between custody and treatment.

Unit 2: Inmates/Prisoners Classification

2 study hours
  • •Understand why prisoners are classified.
  • •Examine the problems encountered during classification.
  • •Understand what goal delivery is.
Week
6

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Adjudication in the Prison

2 study hours
  • •Understand what is meant by adjudication.
  • •Learn about the process of adjudication.
  • •Identify those who are involved in adjudication.

Unit 4: Execution of Condemned Prisoners

2 study hours
  • •Establish the meaning of capital punishment.
  • •Learn how condemned convicts are executed.
  • •Understand what is involved in execution and the Prison Escort duties.
Week
7

Module 4:

3h

Unit 1: Correctional Programmes

3 study hours
  • •Learn about correctional programs such as boot camps and private industry in prisons.
  • •Understand the roles of therapy and counseling in prison.
  • •Examine educational programs and skill acquisition in the prison.
Week
8

Module 4:

3h

Unit 2: Correctional Enhancement Programmes

3 study hours
  • •Identify programs that enhance correction, such as earning schemes and one-third remission.
  • •Explain the significance or importance of the reformative practices in place in the prison system.
  • •Learn about amnesty, chaplaincy funds, and reformers' reformation.
Week
9

Module 4:

3h

Unit 3: Discharged Inmates Rehabilitation

3 study hours
  • •Explain what happens to an inmate on discharge and what skills he takes home for his rehabilitation.
  • •Assess the involvement of officers during discharge or release.
  • •Discuss the role of Jail Delivery.
Week
10

Module 4:

3h

Unit 4: Tension Reduction Measures

3 study hours
  • •Understand why tension reduction measures are important.
  • •Learn about conjugal visits, religious programs, and recreational facilities.
  • •Examine the roles of good ration, good medicare, and conventional visits in reducing tension.
Week
11

Module 5:

6h

Unit 1: Theory 1 (Punishment) – Deterrent theory

3 study hours
  • •Understand the rationale behind the theory of punishment in penology.
  • •Discuss the deterrent goal of the theory of punishment in crime prevention.
  • •Examine J. Bentham's theory of deterrence.

Unit 2: Theory 2 (Correctional) – Imitation Theory

3 study hours
  • •Know how imitation theory helps in the reform process of inmates.
  • •Understand the relationship between prison inmates and prison officers in respect of correction.
  • •Learn about Gabriel Tarde's laws of imitation.
Week
12

Module 6:

6h

Unit 1: Problems of Correction – Trafficking

3 study hours
  • •Understand the causes of trafficking.
  • •Appreciate the consequences of trafficking.
  • •Know the meaning of escape and recapture.

Unit 2: Problems of Correction – Poor Funding

3 study hours
  • •Understand the effects of poor funding on both inmates and prison authority.
  • •Know what is meant by poorly equipped workshops.
  • •Discuss the consequences of imprisonment.
Week
13

Module 6:

6h

Unit 3: Problems of Correction – Congestion

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of prison congestion.
  • •Discuss the causes and effects of prison congestion.
  • •Learn about solutions to prison congestion.

Unit 4: Problems of Correction – Homosexuality

3 study hours
  • •Know what homosexuality is.
  • •Learn what causes homosexuality.
  • •Understand its effects on prison reformation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop flashcards for important terms and legal procedures related to prison administration.

3

Practice essay questions on the roles of different agencies in the criminal justice system.

4

Review case studies related to prison congestion and its impact on rehabilitation efforts.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate the ethical considerations of capital punishment.

6

Allocate specific time slots for reviewing each module, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.

7

Focus on understanding the practical implications of each theory and concept, not just memorizing definitions.

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