This subfield deals with the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals who have been incarcerated or institutionalized, as well as providing support to their families.
Criminal Justice System: An overview of the criminal justice system, including criminal laws, procedures, and decision-making processes.
Social Work Ethics: A review of core social work values, principles, and ethical standards as they relate to criminal justice social work practice.
Criminal Behavior: A study of criminal behavior, its causes, and contributing factors. This includes a review of risk factors, patterns, and criminality theories.
Victimology: An analysis of victimization and its effects on individuals and communities. This includes a review of victim services, advocacy, and support strategies.
Criminal Justice Policy: An examination of criminal justice policies, including their effects on social, economic, and political systems. This includes a review of policy-making processes and evaluation strategies.
Law Enforcement: An overview of the role of law enforcement agencies in the criminal justice system. This includes a review of police operations, community policing, and crime prevention strategies.
Corrections: An analysis of corrections systems and their role in the criminal justice process. This includes a review of prisons, jails, community corrections, and rehabilitation programs.
Juvenile Justice: An examination of the juvenile justice system and its unique features. This includes a review of juvenile laws, procedures, and intervention strategies.
Mental Health: A study of mental health issues and their relationship to criminal behavior. This includes a review of treatment options, prevention strategies, and community support programs.
Substance Abuse: An analysis of substance abuse and addiction as they relate to criminal behavior. This includes a review of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
Crisis Intervention: A review of crisis intervention strategies for individuals and communities impacted by criminal justice system involvement. This includes a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis response planning.
Diversity and Cultural Competency: An exploration of diversity and cultural issues in criminal justice social work practice. This includes a review of cultural competence and its role in service delivery.