Therapeutic Community among topics of corrections class visit

The Introduction to Corrections (HSJ 215) class at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently received a real-world glimpse into the corrections system, courtesy of Allyson Davenport, a drug and alcohol treatment specialist II at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, a medium/maximum security facility for adult females. Davenport shared her experiences and expertise with an attentive audience in the human services & restorative justice lab.

"The real-life application of the knowledge, values and skills we teach in the classroom is a rewarding experience for the students to see,” said Sue M. Alberti, instructor of human services and restorative justice. “Ms. Davenport was able to address the treatment aspect of SCI Muncy's efforts in addressing the drug and alcohol problems within the inmates of the PA Department of Corrections. She gave our students an overview of the Therapeutic Community behind the fence; it is a true creative art form to be able to balance the much-needed treatment with the intense need for supervision and accountability. The human services & restorative justice faculty are very proud of our community partnerships that facilitate internships and subsequent employment. The students' hard work is always showcased."

HSJ 215 provides an overview of correctional practices and policies in the corrections system. Emphasis is placed on historic processes and the more progressive thinking utilized today. The class examines the vital role corrections plays in the criminal justice system.

Penn College offers Bachelor of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees in human services & restorative justice.