Prisons And Correctional Institutions In Nigeria

1. Explain the historical evolution of prisons in Nigeria.
2. Describe the processes of admission into and discharge from prison.
3. Identify the roles of various agencies in the criminal justice system.
4. Analyze the different types and classifications of prisoners.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of correctional and rehabilitation programs.
6. Understand the challenges facing Nigerian prisons and propose solutions.

13 weeks, about 64 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Prisons in Nigeria

   • Unit 1: Historical Evolution of Prisons in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the pre-colonial and early colonial eras of prison evolution.. Define 'prison' and explain its function in society.. Discuss the aims of imprisonment and its association with punishment..

   • Unit 2: Process of Admission into the Prison · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Learn the admission process at the gate lodge and records office.. Identify the requirements for admission into the prison.. Understand the role of the admission board..

   • Unit 3: Warrant - Important Document in the Prison · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Define 'warrant' and its importance in prison administration.. Identify different types of warrants (remand, detention, reproduction, release, transfer, commitment).. Discuss the sources of warrants..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Prisons in Nigeria

   • Unit 4: Gate Lodge - First Port of call in the Prison · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Understand the role of the gate lodge as the first point of contact.. Enumerate the qualities of a good gateman.. Discuss the duties performed at the gate lodge..

3. Week 3Module 2: Criminal Justice Administration

   • Unit 1: Criminal Justice Administration - Parliament · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the relevance of parliament to criminal justice administration.. Identify the importance of the legislature to the Criminal Justice System.. Differentiate between bicameral and unicameral legislatures..

   • Unit 2: Criminal Justice Administration: Police · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Understand the functions of the police and their role in the criminal justice system.. Examine the historical background of the police force in Nigeria.. Discuss the relationship between the police and the public..

4. Week 4Module 2: Criminal Justice Administration

   • Unit 3: Criminal Justice Administration: Judiciary · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Identify the functions of the court.. Explain the relevance of the court to the criminal justice administration.. Understand the historical background of the court system in Nigeria..

   • Unit 4: Criminal Justice Administration: Prison · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Understand the role prisons play in the criminal justice system.. Understand the meaning of capital punishment.. Identify the types of prisons in Nigeria..

5. Week 5Module 3: Correctional Programmes

   • Unit 1: Treatment of Offenders – Correctional and Post Correctional Programmes · 4 hours

     Study Unit 1: Enumerate the best ways to treat prisoners.. Understand and discuss the importance of reformation and rehabilitation as key goals of the prison system.. Examine the treatment orientation in prisons..

6. Week 6Module 3: Correctional Programmes

   • Unit 2: Inmates/Prisoners Types, Classification · 4 hours

     Study Unit 2: Understand why prisoners are classified.. Examine the problems encountered during classification.. Understand what goal delivery is..

7. Week 7Module 3: Correctional Programmes

   • Unit 3: Adjudication in the Prison · 4 hours

     Study Unit 3: Understand what is meant by adjudication.. Learn the process of adjudication.. Identify those who are involved in the adjudication process..

8. Week 8Module 3: Correctional Programmes

   • Unit 4: Execution of Condemned Prisoners · 4 hours

     Study Unit 4: Understand the meaning of capital punishment.. Learn how condemned convicts are executed.. Know what is involved in execution and the prison escort duties..

9. Week 9Module 4: Rehabilitation and Reintegration

   • Unit 1: Correctional Programmes · 4 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about boot camps, private industry in prison, free venture programmes.. Understand therapy and counseling, educational programmes.. Identify staff positions and duties performed, and skill acquisition in the prison..

10. Week 10Module 4: Rehabilitation and Reintegration

    • Unit 2: Correctional Enhancement Programmes · 4 hours

      Study Unit 2: Understand the earning scheme, one-third remission, amnesty.. Learn about chaplaincy fund and reformers' reformation.. Discuss the significance of reformative practices..

11. Week 11Module 4: Rehabilitation and Reintegration

    • Unit 3: Discharged Inmates Rehabilitation · 4 hours

      Study Unit 3: 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..

12. Week 12Module 4: Rehabilitation and Reintegration

    • Unit 4: Tension Reduction Measures · 4 hours

      Study Unit 4: Understand why these programmes are called tension reduction measures.. Learn how they contribute to or aid the maintenance of peace and reformation in the prison system.. Examine conjugal visits, religious programs, recreational facilities, good ration, good medicare, and conventional visits..

13. Week 13Module 5: Theories of Punishment and Correction

    • Unit 1: Theory 1 (Punishment) – Deterrent theory · 4 hours

      Study Unit 1: 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 deterrent theory..

    • Unit 2: Theory 2 (Correctional) – Imitation Theory · 4 hours

      Study Unit 2: Learn how imitation theory helps in the reform process of the inmates.. Understand the relationship between prison inmates and prison officers in respect of correction.. Examine Gabriel Tarde's laws of imitation..