Fields of specialisation in penology
1. Correctional administration: Involves the management and operation of correctional facilities, including planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities such as security, programming, and inmate services.
2. Rehabilitation and reentry: Focuses on developing and implementing programs and services aimed at helping inmates reintegrate into society upon release from prison, such as job training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
3. Juvenile justice: Specializes in working with juvenile offenders, including assessing their needs, developing appropriate interventions, and overseeing their rehabilitation and supervision.
4. Probation and parole: Involves supervising and monitoring individuals who have been placed on probation or parole, ensuring they comply with court-ordered conditions and providing support and guidance to help them reintegrate into the community.
5. Correctional counseling: Provides psychological and social support to inmates to address issues such as trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders, and help them develop coping skills and make positive changes in their behavior.
6. Correctional education: Focuses on providing educational opportunities to inmates, including basic literacy skills, vocational training, and higher education programs, to help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed upon release.
7. Victim services: Works with crime victims to provide support, information, and resources to help them cope with the impact of the crime and navigate the criminal justice system.