Corrections in the Community

Assignment Details

Probation sentences are used more often than any other sentencing option in the United States for correctional purposes. As a result, there are benefits and drawbacks to the system. 

This video takes a look at the differences between probation and parole (AJ+, 2015):

Using the knowledge that you have gained from this weeks reading assignments, Intellipath and MUSE assets, and other information provided, address the following questions in a 2 page paper:

• Identify and discuss three benefits of probation sentences. 
• Identify and discuss three drawbacks of probation sentences. 
• If you were an offender who just received a probation sentence, how would you plan to make your probation sentence successful? 
• Which of your behaviors and habits would need to change if you were on probation? Why?

• Assignment Objectives
  Describe probation, parole, and the revocation process

  Describe the legal rights of prisoners

  Reference

  AJ+. (2015, May 5). Probation, Parole What’s The Difference? [Video]. You Tube.