Module 7: Innovative Programs in Corrections in the United States and Louisiana

Cohort member responsible for this module has been out of the country and as such is unable to access Moodle. The required elements will be added upon his return to the U.S. at the end of August.

Replace this text with a short module introduction in narrative form; provide context and instructor's perspective to review (prior knowledge), preview (highlights of the module), and motivate (relevance to students' personal and career goals). Avoid referencing textbook chapters, page numbers, or dates. 

Image source: Residents of the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center watch as another poet performs. “LTAB at JTDC 21 (WBEZ/Bill Healy)” by WBEZ, CC BY-NC 2.0

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of innovation programs in addressing challenges within the U.S. correctional system.
2. Mention some of the innovative programs in corrections.
3. Describe how Louisiana has approached the implementation of rehabilitative programs.

To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

1. Read the Module 7 Introduction 
   
2. Read Chapter 7 in Introduction to Corrections
   
3. Complete the [specific activities in the module. Include all in the order you want them completed. If an activity supports the development of foundational and/or industry-specific digital skills, note the skill to which it aligns.]

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