What is the purpose and mission of probation?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Answers should explain in some form that the purpose of probation is to assist in the reduction of the incidence and impact of crime by probationers in the community. The mission of probation is to protect the public interest and safety by reducing the incidence and impact of crime by probationers.

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a. born in Naples c.founder of Chicago Outfit b.served in World War One d.None of the above

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The Federal Interagency Reentry Council brings together 20 agencies that are tasked with various missions. Describe several of the council’s missions.

What will be an ideal response?

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Grand juries are used to:

a. determine whether an offender should be prosecuted. b. determine whether an offender is guilty or innocent. c. determine whether an offender should be arrested. d. determine whether an offender should be incarcerated. e. determine whether a judge's decision should be recalled.

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Alexis de Tocqueville described pathological materialism as an American preoccupation with economic success

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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