UPPVBK032 Penology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Igor Hendrych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Igor Hendrych, Ph.D.
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide basic information about the field of penology especially against the background of the current situation in the Czech prison system and its incorporation into the European context. Students will be familiar with the rules, the organizational structure of the Prison Service, the current problems of prison staff and other issues of penitentiary theory and practice. Emphasized also the role of the Probation and Mediation Service and other entities postpenitentiary welfare collaborating with people across the imprisonment of their social reintegration into civilian life. Learning outcomes: Expertise: Student gains and demonstrate knowledge of basic penological knowledge. He understands the legislation governing imprisonment, custody and security detention. It focuses also on approaches to solving social integration of people after their sentence. Professional skills: The student is well versed in the practices of working with clients in detention facilities and procedures used by the social practice of after-care. Reliably knows the relevant literature, can locate, interpret and apply the information in practice. He is able to connect theoretical knowledge with the practical needs of industry. General fitness: Students are able to perceive the relationship solving tasks in penitentiary practice in the Czech Republic. Passing the course Penology it makes it easier to adapt to the work of educators and social workers in the prisons, which requires in addition to the general skills and specific training in departmental training institute. The course will emphasize the development of critical thinking, creativity and students' ability to make decisions independently and responsibly.
Syllabus
  • 1. Concept, subject and importance of penology.
    2. Philosophy of goals and imprisonment, the purpose of remand, the effectiveness of enforcement.
    3. Historical context of punishment.
    4. Professional terminology in the treatment of convicted persons.
    5. Legal regulations on remand.
    6. Legal finish imprisonment.
    7. Accompanying negative effects of imprisonment.
    8. Exercise of preventive detention.
    9. Post-Penitentiary social care in the Czech Republic.
    10. Mission and Objectives of Probation and Mediation Service.
    11. Task, organization and management of the Prison Service.
    12. Personnel of prisons - admissions, demands on the professional and moral character.
Literature
    required literature
  • HENDRYCH, I. Vybrané kapitoly z penologie. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7248-574-1. info
  • SOCHŮREK, J. Kapitoly z penologie I. díl. Liberec: TU Liberec, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7372-203-6. info
  • SOCHŮREK, J. Kapitoly z penologie II. díl. Liberec: TU Liberec, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7372-205-0. info
  • SOCHŮREK, J. Kapitoly z penologie III. díl. Liberec: TU Liberec, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7372-204-3. info
  • Evropská vězeňská pravidla, Příloha časopisu České vězeňství 1/2006. Praha, 2006. info
  • MAŘÁDEK, V. Vězeňství. Ostrava: Ostravská uviverzita v Ostravě, Pedagag, 2005. ISBN 80-7368-002-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Vyhláška Ministerstva spravedlnosti č. 109/1994 Sb., kterou se vydává Řád výkonu vazby. info
  • Vyhláška Ministerstva spravedlnosti č. 345/1999 Sb., kterou se vydává Řád výkonu trestu odnětí svobody. info
  • Zákon č. 129/2008 Sb. (o výkonu zabezpečovací detence). info
  • Zákon č. 141/1961 Sb. (Trestní řád). info
  • Zákon č. 169/1999 Sb. (o výkonu trestu odnětí svobody). info
  • Zákon č. 257/2000 Sb. (o Probační a mediační službě). info
  • Zákon č. 293/1993 Sb. (o výkonu vazby). info
  • Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb. (Trestní zákoník). info
  • Zákon č. 555/1992 Sb. (o Vězeňské službě a justiční stráži). info
  • BAJCURA, L. Práva vězně. Praha: GRADA Publishing, 1999. ISBN 80-7169-555-6. info
  • ČERNÍKOVÁ, V., MAKARIUSOVÁ, V. Úvod do penologie. Most: SPI, 1997. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 8 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
The student solves selected tasks from correspondence learning support. Will regularly consult via e-mail or a personal consultation.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Winter 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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