School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Law |
Course Code |
LAW 341 |
Course Title in English |
Seeking Alternatives to Imprisonment |
Course Title in Turkish |
Hapsetmeye Alternatif Arayışlar |
Language of Instruction |
EN |
Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom,Lecture |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Select,Spring,Fall |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: |
Recitation: |
Lab: |
Other: |
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Estimated Student Workload |
96 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
4 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
- |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
• Understand the theoretical foundations of alternatives to imprisonment.
• Analyze different types of non-custodial measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of alternatives to imprisonment.
• Discuss policy implications and best practices for implementing these alternatives.
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Course Description |
This course explores various alternatives to traditional imprisonment, examining their theoretical foundations, practical applications, and effectiveness. Students will analyze different types of non-custodial measures, their implementation in different jurisdictions, and their impact on offenders and society. This class will focus on the theory and practice of using non-custodial sanctions and measures in the field of criminal justice. Within the possibilities of current criminal justice systems, detention and imprisonment are still inevitably necessary instruments in most cases. Nevertheless, there is also a broad consensus that imprisonment should be used only as a last resort (ultima ratio) as there is equally enormous evidence that criminal sanctions and measures regarding imprisonment and the way in which they are classically enforced not only have high direct and indirect costs but also do not contribute to the prevention of reoffending and applying non-custodial sanctions and measures —instead, where appropriate- have significant advantages. These alternatives to imprisonment play an important role not only in promoting social rehabilitation and reintegration of the offender into the society, but also in return reduce reoffending and provide higher public safety. Central to this argument to promote alternative sanctions as a form of prison reform, there is also a strong human rights argument that benefits the individual and the society at large.This class aims to present an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to alternatives to imprisonment, focussing on legal solutions and implementation of these measures that are transforming the landscape of criminal justice. The class will be undertaken , bringing the theory and real life practices regarding Prison Reform studies , human rights law and restorative justice perspectives , basing the arguments on a system that focuses on the offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. |
Course Description in Turkish |
Bu ders hapsetmenin alternatiflerini, bu metodların teorik temellerini, pratik uygulamadaki yerini ve etkililiğini inceleyen bir ders olacaktır. Öğrenciler bu bağlamda hapis dışı tedbirlerin hukuki dayanaklarını, uygulamadaki yerini araştırmakla beraber , bu yaklaşımların suç, hükümlüler ve toplum üzerindeki etkilerini de analiz edeceklerdir. Mevcut ceza infaz adaleti sistemlerinin olanakları dahilinde, özgürlüğü bağlayıcı cezalar kimi durumlarda hala kaçınılmaz olarak gerekli tedbirler olsa da hapsetmenin yalnızca en zaruri hallerde ve son çare olarak kullanılması gerektiği konusunda da geniş bir fikir birliği mevcuttur. Zira hapis cezasına ilişkin cezai yaptırımların, tedbirlerin ve bunların uygulanma şeklinin çok yüksek bir maliyetle, doğrudan ve dolaylı sonuçlar doğurduğuna dair de eşit derecede muazzam kanıtlar bulunmaktadır. Özgürlüğü bağlayıcı cezaların, en kaçınılmaz olduğu durumlarda bile, bir yaptırım olarak içerdiği maliyetinin yanı sıra yeniden suç işlemenin önlenmesinde de yeterince katkıda bulunmaması, hapis dışı yaptırım ve tedbirlerin uygulanmasının önemini arttırmıştır. Hapsetmenin alternatifi olacak cezai tedbirler, sadece dolaylı maliyetleri azaltmakla kalmayıp, hükümlünün sosyal rehabilitasyonunu ve topluma yeniden entegrasyonunu da teşvik etmede, bunun karşılığında yeniden suç işlemeyi azaltmada ve daha yüksek kamu güvenliği sağlamada da önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bir cezaevi reformu biçimi olarak görülen bu alternatif yaptırımları teşvik etme yönündeki argümanın merkezinde, bireye ve genel olarak topluma fayda sağlayan güçlü bir insan hakları ve infaz adaleti argümanı da yer almaktadır. Bu ders, ceza adaleti sistemine yeni bir bakış getirerek, hukuki çözümlere ve özgürlüğü bağlayıcı cezai yaptırım ve tedbirlerinin uygulanmasına odaklanarak, hapis cezasına alternatif yaptırım ve tedbirlere yönelik bütünleşik, çok disiplinli bir yaklaşım sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ders cezaevi reformu çalışmaları, insan hakları hukuku ve onarıcı adalet perspektifleriyle ilgili teori ve gerçek hayat uygulamalarını bir araya getirerek, suçun önlenmesi ve suçluların rehabilitasyonuna odaklanan bir sistemin olasılıklarını tartışacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) This course concentrating on “alternatives to imprisonment” aims to support the development of legal solutions on alternatives to incarceration that will not only play a role in promoting the social rehabilitation and reintegration of the convict into society but also reducing recidivism and ensuring higher public safety.
2) In the successful completion of this program, we aim to increase students' knowledge and awareness about penal solutions that comply with the law, ease the public conscience, prioritize human rights. but also be a strong alternative to freedom-binding punishments and sanctions.
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. |
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2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. |
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3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. |
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4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. |
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5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. |
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6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. |
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7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. |
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8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). |
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9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. |
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10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. |
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11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. |
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12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. |
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13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
1) |
Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. |
N |
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2) |
Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. |
N |
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3) |
Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. |
H |
Exam,HW,Participation
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4) |
Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. |
N |
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5) |
Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. |
N |
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6) |
Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. |
N |
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7) |
Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. |
N |
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8) |
Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). |
N |
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9) |
Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. |
S |
Participation
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10) |
Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. |
S |
HW,Participation
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11) |
Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. |
N |
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12) |
Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. |
S |
Exam,HW
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13) |
Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
H |
Exam,HW
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Prepared by and Date |
İPEK ÖZEL , September 2024 |
Course Coordinator |
İPEK ÖZEL |
Semester |
Select,Spring,Fall |
Name of Instructor |
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Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Welcome And Introduction, Laying The Framework For The Whole Semester. |
2) |
Theoretical Foundations: The Phenomenon Of Crime And Functions Of Prisons Today. |
3) |
Purpose And Limitations Of Freedom-Binding Penalties |
4) |
Approaches Towards Reoffending, Rehabilitation and Prevention Of Crime: Principles, Dilemmas And Benefits |
5) |
Effects of the Prison, Prison Reform Movement And Punishment Beyond Prisons |
6) |
What Does Alternatives To Incarceration Imply And Why Is It Essential To Talk About It Now? |
7) |
Core Principles Regarding Alternatives To Imprisonment |
8) |
Re-Evaluating The Domain Of The Criminal Justice System In Seeking Alternatives To Prison As A Sanction |
9) |
Midterms |
10) |
Discussing Alternatives To Incarceration During Pre-Trial And Pre-Sentencing Processes |
11) |
Discussing Alternatives To Incarceration During The Sentencing Phase |
12) |
Prison Release Measures And Probation Systems As An Alternative |
13) |
Exceptions And Special Categories Regarding Alternatives To Imprisonment |
14) |
Basic alternatives to imprisonment: Probation, Parole, Community service, Restorative Justice Programs, Home Arrest, Diversion Programs, Future Directions, Policy and Implementation Challenges |
15) |
Finals |
16) |
Finals |
Required/Recommended Readings | Tonry, M. Crime and Justice: A Review of Research. University of Chicago Press.
Bazemore, G., & Schiff, M. Restorative Community Justice: Repairing Harm and Transforming Communities, Routledge Publishing
Zvekic U, Frate A, Alternatives to Imprisonment in Comparative Perspective, Nelson-Hall Publishers,
Bondeson U. V, Alternatives to Imprisonment: Intentions and Reality , Routledge Publishing
Champion J. D, Probation, Parole and Community Corrections, Prentice Hall
Whitehead P, Transforming Probation: Social Theories and the Criminal Justice System, Bristol University Press
Blomberg T.G and Cohen S, Punishment and Social Control, Aldine de Gruyter Publishing
Petersilia J, Reitz R. K, "The Oxford Handbook of Sentencing and Corrections", Oxford University Press
Bottoms A, Rex S, Robinson G, Alternatives to Prison, Routledge Publishing
Heard C, Alternatives to imprisonment in Europe: A handbook of good practice, Antigone Edizioni
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Teaching Methods | Lecture, theoretical frameworks, case studies, practical applications, policy analysis in class discussion and oral presentations |
Homework and Projects | |
Laboratory Work | |
Computer Use | |
Other Activities | |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
14 |
% 0 |
Laboratory |
14 |
% 0 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 50 |
Final Examination |
1 |
% 50 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
ipekozel@gmail.com
Midterm examination 50%, Final examination 50%
Students must have a score of 50 or higher from final or makeup assessments in order to pass the course.
Plagiarism: All essays will be checked for plagiarism and the ratio will be considered for grading.
Late Submission: Per University policy
Attendance : Per University policy
Missing an exam: Per University policy
Contact: ipekozel@gmail.com
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