Reference no: EM13467033

1.) How prevalent are drug offenders within the probation and parole system? What are the most commonly abused drugs?

2.) Joshua got a DUI for driving under the influence; for the second time. Luckily no one was hurt, but Joshua pleaded guilty and is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid ever driving under the influence again. Using your state, or a state that interests you, discuss how to best deal with Joshua under the current probation and parole systems available for people like Joshua; use the methods discussed in this unit, as well as any others utilized by your state. You should discuss what the best option is for Joshua, and why that will be the most effective method. Also, discuss what the least effective option is for Joshua. As always, using specific case examples and statistics will strengthen your answer.

3.) What constitutes "success" within the parameters of probation and parole? Is this program ultimately "successful"?

4.) Sally is addicted to heroin. She has been arrested and convicted of selling heroin for the second time. She has various stories of woe and loss, and she states that heroin is the only thing that makes her happy. She says it is her only friend, and if she could never use heroin again she would jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. Using your state, or a state that interests you, discuss how to best deal with Sally under the current probation and parole systems available for people like Sally; use the methods discussed in this unit, as well as any others utilized by your state. You should discuss what the best option is for Sally, and why that will be the most effective method. Also, discuss what the least effective option is for Sally. As always, using specific case examples and statistics will strengthen your answer.

The responses should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All work must be in APA style format and a reference page must be completed as well. 

The textbook used for this course is: Abadinsky, H.Probation and parole: Theory and practice Prentice Hall. Also could you please use at least "one more" source other than the textbook, this was suggested by the professor.