Topic D - Forensic Corrections > Section D.6.0. Forensic Concepts> Unit.D.6.2. Care/Custody
Unit Overview | Unit Objectives


Unit.D.6.2. Care/Custody

  • This unit will focus on 'care and custody' within the section of 'forensic concepts'.

Top of Page

During completion of this unit on the ' care and custody' you will have the opportunity to:

  • Investigate the concept of 'custody and caring'. No other concept in the forensic psychiatric/correctional arena has been as significant as the 'custody versus caring' dilemma.

  • Describe the inherent dilemmas embedded in the dual responsibility of providing both custody and caring.

  • Evaluate societal norms that have influenced the concepts of custody and caring in the past and that exist to-day.
    .

Top of Page