What are three ideas discussed in the text that can improve the effectiveness of probation?

What will be an ideal response?


Several steps are necessary to improve probation effectiveness. More financial resources must be provided to implement quality programming for appropriate probation target groups. The credibility of probation with the public and the judiciary must be improved. More innovative probations in probation across the nation need to be implemented. Probation must also be a priority research topic in order to identify proven methods of reducing offender recidivism.

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following Supreme Court cases created a three-pronged test for analysis of questioned material affecting the 1st Amendment?

a. Miller v. California b. Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition c. New York v. Ferber d. United States v. Carey

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Discuss the history of transportation, as well as the rationale(s) for this practice.

What will be an ideal response?

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Humor, exercise, and meditation are useful techniques for reducing ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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