CRJ 301 Week 3 DQ 2 The Changing Role of Probation
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The Changing Role of Probation.
The author of the textbook lays out three critical thinking questions at the end of Chapter 7 that examine
issues surrounding probation and its role in addressing...
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CRJ 301 Week 3 DQ 2 The Changing Role of Probation
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The Changing Role of Probation.
The author of the textbook lays out three critical thinking questions at the end of Chapter 7 that examine
issues surrounding probation and its role in addressing juvenile delinquency. Select one of the critical
thinking questions for this discussion:
a. Probation is the workhorse of the juvenile justice system, but it often suffers from a negative image. That
negative image emanates from critics who believe that probation is too lenient of a punishment. What are
your views on probation? What other alternatives do you recommend?
b. Do you think probation officers should act as a treatment counselor as suggested by the Effective
Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) model? Are there any disadvantages of having probation officers
act in this role?
c. Do you think that global positioning (GPS) devices are a reasonable option for monitoring juvenile
delinquents? Do you think GPS devices violate
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