Syllabus
Course Code: MSW(E) -314 Course Name: Institutional Services & Rehabilitation of Criminals-I |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | - Nature, meaning and importance of punishment - Forms of punishment in ancient, medieval and modern times. - Theories of punishment - New alternative forms of punishment |
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2 | - Definition and need of prison - Prisons in ancient, medieval and modern times - Types of prisoners. - Prison reforms:- Role of inquiry committees and commissions. - Prison administration. |
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3 | - History and evolution of prison legislations in India - Prisons Act. - Prisoners Act: Transfer of Prisoners Act - Jail Manuals - UN Standard Minimum Rules for treatment of prisoners and other standard settings, conventions and documents. |
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4 | - Meaning, purpose and types of institutional and non institutional Services for
offenders - Correctional programs, - Probation & Parole, meaning, scope and legal provisions under Probation of Offenders Act and other laws - After care and Rehabilitation services. - Role of NGOs |