Your state is developing a new probation initiative in an effort to reduce the risk of probation revocation and offender recidivism. Suggest at least three elements that should be included in such an initiative and provide support for your choices, including evidence as to how these elements will meet the goals of the new initiative.

What will be an ideal response?


should include not only suggestions for programmatic elements but also statistics and research evidence to support the claim that these elements will contribute to a reduced risk of revocation and recidivism. The HOPE program discussed in the text may be a good starting point for this essay.

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Research about social programs or interventions is exploratory research.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A _____ is a type of nonresidential, outpatient program based on a three-phase levels system where offenders report for a variety of treatment programs and random drug testing.

A. work release center B. therapeutic center C. day reporting center D. community restitution center

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A legal action in which one individual receives financial compensation from another individual for physical and emotional injuries was likely the result of ______.

a. the commission of a tort b. the commission of a crime c. certainty beyond a reasonable doubt d. due process

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