Question 1.Do you believe that probation is in a better position than traditional incarceration to achieve the seemingly conflicting goals of control, punishment, and treatment? Why or why not? (LO 1 & 2) Question 2.Define what probation is and how it differs from parole. List and discuss the 2 major responsibilities of probation agencies? (LO 1 & 3) Question 3. What is discretion? How do probation officers use this tool in their decision making? Lastly, how would you exercise discretion if you were a probation officer? (Lo 3 & 5) Question 4. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about half of those sentenced to probation were convicted of felonies and nearly 27% of all probationers were convicted of violent offenses. Which factors should determine whether an offender should be sentenced to probation: severity of crime, threat to public safety, motivation and readiness for change, or community ties? Please justify your answer. (LO Question 5. Answer the person below agree or disagree and why
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