This course offers an introductory overview of the corrections system, including current institutional practices, policies, and legal issues. It explores the relationship between corrections and the broader criminal justice system, while also examining the theories that underpin correctional practice and the roles of various correctional institutions.

Topics include the historical evolution of crime and punishment, sentencing practices, the function of jails and prisons, correctional agencies and policies, prison life, and the unique challenges faced by correctional populations. The course also addresses the treatment of offenders across various correctional settings and includes a critical analysis of wrongful convictions in Canada, focusing on procedural errors, systemic flaws, and reform mandates.