Define and discuss the process of diversion, probation and parole as discussed in the text

What will be an ideal response?


Diversion—alternative to incarceration before trial, drug court, boot camp, treatment program, sought in the sentencing phase; probation—received after conviction, during sentencing phase, judicial choice, suspension of sentence, in lieu of jail/prison time, probation revocation hearing, conditions of probation; parole—after offender has served a portion of his/her time, parole board, parole revocation hearing, conditions of parole.

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a. Inmate code b. Prison argot c. Prisonization d. Deprivation

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A. While interrogating a suspect B. While demonstrating the importance of respecting the law C. When protecting himself or herself from serious harm D. When trying to coerce a confession from an offender

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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