Probation
What is probation?
A court-ordered sanction allowing offenders to serve their sentence in the community under supervision.
What is parole?
Conditional release from prison before the full sentence is completed, with continued supervision.
What is the goal of transitional programs?
To assist offenders in reintegrating into society.
What is alternative sentencing?
Methods other than traditional incarceration, including accountability courts and probation detention centers.
Why is officer safety important?
Officers often work in unpredictable environments, and ensuring their safety is essential for effective supervision.
Name two conditions of probation.
Regular check-ins and drug testing
Name a condition of parole.
Regular check-ins or drug testing
Name one benefit of transitional programs.
They help prevent reoffending by addressing root causes like substance abuse.
What is an accountability court?
Courts designed to handle specific offenders, focusing on rehabilitation through treatment and monitoring.
Name one risk to officer safety.
Working with violent offenders or home visits with unknown safety risks.
How does probation differ from parole?
Probation is served outside of prison before incarceration, while parole is a conditional release after serving part of a prison sentence.
What is the purpose of parole?
To reintegrate offenders into society while ensuring continued supervision
What is a disadvantage of transitional programs?
Limited resources or inconsistent quality.
Name one benefit of day reporting centers.
They offer a less restrictive alternative to incarceration while allowing offenders to remain in the community.
What training can help ensure officer safety?
Crisis intervention or defensive tactics training.
What is a key similarity between probation and parole?
Both are alternatives to full incarceration and involve conditions of supervision.
What are two disadvantages of parole?
Risk of recidivism and overburdened supervision systems
How can transitional programs reduce recidivism?
By providing education, housing, and job training to address underlying issues
What is a probation detention center?
A facility used to temporarily detain probation violators in a controlled environment.
How can technology improve officer safety?
Through GPS tracking and real-time communication for monitoring both offenders and officers.
What are two advantages of probation?
Reduces prison overcrowding and provides rehabilitation opportunities.
How does parole support reintegration?
By allowing offenders to transition back into the community while still being monitored.
Provide an example of a transitional program.
Substance abuse counseling or job training programs.
What is a disadvantage of alternative sentencing?
Public resistance and stigma.
Why is community engagement important for officer safety?
Building rapport with the community can improve safety and create safer conditions for fieldwork.