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    difference between probation and parole? The difference between probation and parole; is that a probation is a test from court and a parole is a convict remains under legal supervision after being released from prision. Evidence from the text: Probation is often given to first-time offenders or offenders of minor crime rather then letting then serve jail or prision time. Probation is a test whether or not they can be trusted to abide the law after he or she served probation. Probation can last up to

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    to be mindful and understanding to ethical problems faced in the course of their duties. There are three key social issues that contribute to the needs for criminal justice practitioners; managing change‚ offender population management‚ and probation and parole violations are among these. Law enforcement agencies are constantly taking on new cases and have to act differently in each situation‚ making them change tactics and construct different laws to help prevent the situation at hand‚ so they

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    There are six different types of prisons; juvenile‚ minimum‚ medium and high security as well as Psychiatric and military types. Juvenile are for criminals under the age of 18 that commit a crime. The underage criminals are never locked up with the adults instead they are placed in a facility that is designed exclusively for juniors of the criminal acts. Minimum security saved for criminals who have committed acts such as embezzlement or fraud nothing too serious like murder. Minimum have fewer guards

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    law‚ such as individual rights‚ relationships between various bodies of governments‚ legislative procedures‚ and legal structures among others. For this reason‚ “constitutional laws affect public safety and individual rights associated with probationparole‚ and correctional organizations” (Cohen‚ Danelski & Yalof‚ 2007). Constitutional law affects public safety in various ways. Constitutional law ensures personal security‚ personal liberty‚ and protection of both private and public property

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    Advantages and Disadvantages of ProbationParole‚ And Community Based Corrections Trident Technical College Prisons were created to isolate and punish offenders. They also keep victims and the general public safe from reoccurring offenders. Correctional faculties are definitely needed I society to maintain order and harmony. The reality is that prisons are dangerous‚ full of disease‚ and chaos. A number of questions began to emerge in the prison system like “Are all offenders

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    The State of Texas is known for their strict rules on voting rights for convicts these including those who are currently incarcerated and those individuals who are released‚ but on parole. However‚ ex-offenders who have completed their probation and parole regain their voting rights but would have to re-register. I believe the voting rights for prisoners and ex-convicts should be reformed and changed in the State of Texas. The reason I stand by this is because they’re still citizens of the United

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    If that drug addict comes out with no resources to keep him off drugs‚ such as helping him to find employment‚ how can we expect them to not revert to their old ways? b. Probation/Parole Officer i. Society owes the probation/parole officer respect and understanding. People may not agree with offenders getting probation/parole‚ but they need to understand that just because an offender is not in prison does not mean they

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    Parole is different from probation. Probation is when you are not sentenced to prison time and parole is when you are released from prison at an earlier date. According to Walker‚ Spohn‚ and DeLone (2018) in 2014 the percentage of white released out on parole was 42% and the African-Americans released out on parole was 38%. The percentage is only slightly different‚ but it still explains to an extent as to

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    and Jails” (n.d.) website‚ Prisons are run by the state or federal government officers for adults who are convicted criminals sentenced for at least a year or more‚ the adults are confined for the sole reason of punishment for crime‚ and release (parole for example) will only happen after mandatory time is served. On the other hand‚ jails are run by regional‚ county or city officers (Prisons and Jails‚ n.d.). Convicted criminals sentenced to jail time typically are sentenced for less than a year

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    The criminal justice system begins with a report that a crime has occurred. A Law enforcement investigation of a crime may begin in a number of ways. For instance‚ an officer may arrive to a crime scene to determine the motive of the crime. During an officer’s investigation‚ they may cross-examine witnesses and potential suspects to further their case. If an investigating officer acquires a sufficient amount of evidence at a particular location‚ they may make an effort to obtain a search warrant

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