1. Describe the origin and evolution of Intensive Supervision Probation in the United States.
Create and describe a hypothetical case in which intensive supervision probation would be warranted. Explain your reasoning for choosing this particular sentencing option.
2. What is the justice model of corrections? What factors were associated with its emergence in the 1970s?
Under this particular model, Rehabilitation, if used, should be voluntary. The largest policy impact grew from the need to change from indeterminate sentencing to determinate, or “flat,” sentencing. Under determinate sentencing, a specific crime would carry a clearly identified sentence length, not a broad minimum and maximum and therefore, Parole release would be eliminated.
Do you agree or disagree with this model? Explain your reasoning.
Under this particular model, Rehabilitation, if used, should be voluntary. The largest policy impact grew from the need to change from indeterminate sentencing to determinate, or “flat,” sentencing. Under determinate sentencing, a specific crime would carry a clearly identified sentence length, not a broad minimum and maximum and therefore, Parole release would be eliminated.
Do you agree or disagree with this model? Explain your reasoning.
3. What is the role of the Field Parole Officer?
What particular character traits and skills do you feel would benefit the field parole officer in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities while simultaneously protecting themselves and others from harm?
What particular character traits and skills do you feel would benefit the field parole officer in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities while simultaneously protecting themselves and others from harm?
4. How can juvenile cases be heard in adult court? List and describe three different ways of transferring juveniles to adult court.
Present a “real-life” recent example in which a juvenile case was heard in adult court. Do you agree or disagree with the court’s decision to waive the case to adult court? Don’t forget to cite this case
Present a “real-life” recent example in which a juvenile case was heard in adult court. Do you agree or disagree with the court’s decision to waive the case to adult court? Don’t forget to cite this case
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