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We learned about diversion and probation and intermediate sanctions. For your Unit 2 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below.
How important to you, as a taxpayer, is recidivism as a measure of program success?
Do you believe probation officers can really keep offenders from committing new crimes or violating the conditions of their probation?
If you were a probation officer today, by which outcome measures would you want to be judged? Why?
Consider the following scenario. There was a new diversion program developed in your county to help first-time misdemeanor drug offenders avoid incarceration and seek help in controlling their dependence. Your job as a diversion officer is to set conditions of diversion and then monitor and enforce compliance. One of your first customers fails the required weekly drug test. Should you immediately remove that person from the program?
What are the reasons why policy makers and voters are favoring intermediate sanctions for nonviolent, low-risk offenders?
Based on the average annual cost of boot camps (Exhibit 5-3) and the literature surrounding the effectiveness of boot camps, what would you predict about the future of boot camps?
Consider the following scenario: You have been called to speak to a group of legislators regarding the importance of intermediate sanctions. Even though most of the intermediate sanctions show little, if any, impact on reducing criminal activity, explain to the group of legislators why they should not pull the plug on intermediate sanctions. Think about the other goals that intermediate sanctions achieve.
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Potential to be affected by variety of social-cultural
: All evaluations are conducted, and ultimately exist, in a social environment and have the potential to be affected by a variety of social, cultural, political,
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Contribute to success of boot camp strategies
: What aftercare programs might contribute to the success of boot camp strategies?
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Get tough on crime
: How effective have America's "Get Tough on Crime" initiatives been on reducing crime? explain the difference between general and specific deterrence.
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Faith-based correctional institutions
: Discuss the arguments for and against faith-based correctional institutions.
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About diversion and probation and intermediate sanctions
: We learned about diversion and probation and intermediate sanctions. How important to you, as a taxpayer, is recidivism as a measure of program success?
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State budgets for managing necessary services are shrinking
: State budgets for managing necessary services are shrinking. Property-related crime is on the rise, including collateral offenses against persons.
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Summarize the case and laws-legislation that applies
: Find an SEC related case, provide link. Explain and summarize the case and laws/legislation that applies.
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Remember to use limitations of memory
: what are your suggestions for Tim? Remember to use limitations of memory, cognitive overload and diminished learning when answering the "Why?"
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Future considerations in criminal justice presentation
: How social media, the Internet, and other forms of technology may impact future managers of police, the courts, and corrections?;
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