2 Learning Objectives
Key Learning Goals for Introduction to Corrections
Joel George; Chenetra Hall Phillips; and Michelle Holcomb
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, students will be able to:
-Analyze the key factors contributing to the evolution of corrections.
-Explain the goals of the correctional system, including deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and retribution.
-Identify major milestones in the history of corrections, including the development of penitentiaries and the convict leasing system.
-Evaluate the unique aspects of Louisiana’s correctional system, including Angola’s role in modern corrections.
