This course is designed to introduce the student to the rights of convicted offenders and the liabilities of correctional personnel. Topics covered will include habeas corpus, procedures and activism of the courts, civil rights of inmates, probationers and parolees, and the legal responsibilities of correctional workers.

• To explore the current state of inmate rights from a legal/historical perspective
• To have an understanding of the court decisions that have shaped the policies and practices in correctional agencies.
• To identify the impact of law on correctional personnel.