Probation: A Guide to Community Supervision

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common condition of probation?

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Serving a specified period of time in a correctional facility

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Reporting to a designated probation officer at scheduled intervals

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Refraining from engaging in criminal activity or associating with known criminals

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of probation?

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Punitive retribution for the crime committed

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Rehabilitation of the offender

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Reduction of prison overcrowding

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Increased public safety

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of probation?

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Rehabilitation

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Punishment

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Deterrence

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Incapacitation

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical condition of probation?

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Life imprisonment

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Payment of fines

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Community service

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Abstention from alcohol

Question 5

Who is primarily responsible for supervising probationers?

Accepted Answer

Probation officers

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Judges

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Lawyers

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Police officers

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when determining probation eligibility?

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Race

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Criminal history

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Age

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Mental health

Question 7

What is a split sentence?

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Probation combined with incarceration

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Community-based sentencing

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Mandatory rehabilitation program

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Contact prohibition with victim

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of probation?

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Rehabilitation

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Punishment

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Deterrence

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Public safety

Question 9

Which condition of probation prohibits the consumption of alcohol and drugs?

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Sobriety requirement

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Curfew restriction

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Community service

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Counseling sessions

Question 10

Is probation a form of incarceration?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 11

Which type of offense is generally ineligible for probation?

Accepted Answer

Violent crimes

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Misdemeanor

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Felony

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Driving under the influence (DUI)

Question 12

Who is typically responsible for overseeing probationers?

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Probation officer

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Judge

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Prosecutor

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Defense attorney

Question 13

Can probation be revoked without a violation occurring?

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Yes

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No

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of probation?

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Parole

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Unsupervised probation

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Split sentence

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Home confinement

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of probation?

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Generation of revenue for the criminal justice system

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Rehabilitation of the offender

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Punishment for the crime committed

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Protection of the community from further harm

Question 16

Which of the following is a form of community-based punishment that involves continuous monitoring of the offender's location?

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Electronic monitoring

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House arrest

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Community service

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Home detention

Question 17

What is the primary distinction between probation and parole in the criminal justice system?

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Probation is typically granted before incarceration, while parole is granted after

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Probation is supervised by law enforcement, while parole is supervised by community organizations

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Probation involves community supervision, while parole does not

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There is no meaningful distinction between probation and parole

Question 18

The primary purpose of probation is to:

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Rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society

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Punish offenders severely

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Deter others from committing crimes

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Incapacitate offenders and prevent them from harming others

Question 19

A violation of probation is commonly referred to as:

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Revocation

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Recidivism

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Breach of contract

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Infraction

Question 20

In criminal law, who is primarily responsible for supervising individuals on probation?

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Probation officers

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Judges

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Prosecutors

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Police officers

Question 21

Which amendment to the US Constitution protects individuals from excessive bail?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment (Prohibition of Cruel and Unusual Punishment)

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First Amendment (Freedom of Speech)

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Fourth Amendment (Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures)

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Fourteenth Amendment (Equal Protection)

Question 22

The main purpose of a pre-sentence investigation is to:

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Gather detailed information about the defendant's background and circumstances

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Make a final determination on the appropriate sentence

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Guarantee that the defendant's rights are fully protected

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Predict the likelihood of the defendant committing future crimes

Question 23

When determining the conditions of probation, which factor is typically NOT taken into consideration?

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The defendant's political beliefs or affiliations

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The nature and severity of the offense committed

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The defendant's criminal history and risk assessment

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The defendant's potential for rehabilitation and reintegration

Question 24

How does probation contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals who have committed crimes?

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Offers a support system for offenders

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Eliminates the need for imprisonment

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Ensures that offenders will not commit crimes again

Question 25

Which of the following is a primary purpose of probation?

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To rehabilitate the offender and reduce recidivism

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To punish the offender

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To protect the public from further crimes

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To generate revenue for the government

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a common condition of probation?

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Serving time in prison

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Reporting to a probation officer

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Abstaining from alcohol and drugs

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Maintaining gainful employment

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of violating probation?

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Expungement of the criminal record

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Revocation of probation and imprisonment

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Extension of the probation period

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Additional fines or community service

Question 28

What is the ultimate goal of probation?

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To rehabilitate the offender and reduce recidivism

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To punish the offender

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To protect the community from further crimes

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To generate revenue for the government

Question 29

What is the primary goal of probation?

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To primarily rehabilitate criminals, with a secondary goal of protecting society

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To solely punish criminals

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To solely rehabilitate criminals

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To solely protect society

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a common condition of probation?

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Spending time in jail

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Reporting to a probation officer

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Maintaining a job or attending school

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Abstaining from alcohol and drugs

Question 31

Who is responsible for supervising individuals on probation?

Accepted Answer

Probation officers

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Police officers

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Judges

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District attorneys

Question 32

How does probation differ from parole?

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Probation is a court-ordered sentence served in the community, while parole is granted by a parole board after serving a prison sentence.

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Parole is granted earlier than probation.

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Probation is more strictly supervised than parole.

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There is no difference between probation and parole.

Question 33

Which of the following is not a common condition of probation?

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Serving a period of incarceration

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Reporting to a probation officer regularly

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Paying restitution to victims

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Performing community service

Question 34

What can be the consequences of violating probation?

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Any of the above

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Revocation of probation and imprisonment

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Increased supervision

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Additional community service

Question 35

How does probation differ from parole?

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Both of the above

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Probation is typically a sentence imposed by a judge, while parole is granted by a board.

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Probation is usually served in the community, while parole involves supervision in a halfway house or similar setting.

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Neither of the above

Question 36

Who is primarily responsible for supervising probationers?

Accepted Answer

Probation officers

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Judges

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Lawyers

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Police officers

Question 37

How does supervised probation differ from unsupervised probation?

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Supervised probation involves regular check-ins with a probation officer, while unsupervised probation does not.

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Supervised probation is typically granted for more severe crimes, while unsupervised probation is for lesser offenses.

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Unsupervised probation includes random drug testing, while supervised probation does not.

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Supervised probation is generally more expensive than unsupervised probation.

Question 38

Which of the following conditions are constitutionally permissible for probationers?

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Require attendance at counseling sessions

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Require wearing an ankle monitor

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Prohibit leaving the home

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Revoke the right to vote

Question 39

Which of the following is a primary purpose of probation?

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To provide an alternative to lengthy incarceration

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To generate revenue for the government

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To guarantee the offender's immediate and permanent freedom

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To completely isolate offenders from society

Question 40

What is a common condition imposed on individuals placed on probation?

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Regular and mandatory meetings with a probation officer

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Complete surrender of all personal belongings

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Permanent house arrest

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Prohibition from contacting any family or friends

Question 41

What is a primary benefit of probation for offenders?

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Reduced likelihood of future criminal behavior

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Guaranteed employment opportunities

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Complete erasure of the offender's criminal record

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Immediate and unconditional release from custody

Question 42

What is a critique of using probation as a criminal justice strategy?

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It may lead to a revolving door effect, with individuals repeatedly cycling between probation and incarceration

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It is inherently unfair and discriminatory

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It imposes excessive financial burdens on taxpayers

Question 43

What is the primary responsibility of a probation officer?

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To supervise, monitor, and provide guidance to individuals on probation

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To impose punishments for probation violations

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To conduct thorough background investigations

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To represent probationers in legal proceedings

Question 44

What is a key distinction between probation and parole?

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Probation is a court-ordered sentence, whereas parole is a conditional release from prison

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Probation is only available for first-time offenders

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Parole is more restrictive than probation

Question 45

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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First Amendment

Question 46

The primary purpose of probation is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide supervision and support while allowing individuals to remain in the community.

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Deter future criminal behavior through the threat of imprisonment.

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Isolate offenders from society as a form of punishment.

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Punish offenders with a period of incarceration.

Question 47

Which of the following is a common condition of probation?

Accepted Answer

Regular reporting to a probation officer.

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Payment of a lump sum fine within 30 days.

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Mandatory incarceration for any violation.

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Prohibition from leaving the county of residence.

Question 48

The primary responsibility for supervising individuals on probation typically falls upon:

Accepted Answer

Probation officers.

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Law enforcement officers.

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Judges.

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Social workers.

Question 49

When considering probation, a court may consider:

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The nature and severity of the offense.

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The offender's social media activity.

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The political affiliation of the offender's family.

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The offender's race or gender.

Question 50

A significant challenge faced by individuals on probation is:

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Finding meaningful employment.

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Experiencing overwhelming feelings of guilt and shame.

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Having too much free time.

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Receiving excessive support from family and friends.

Question 51

Community involvement in probation is important because it can:

Accepted Answer

Provide resources and support to probationers.

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Monitor the activities of probationers without violating their privacy.

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Guarantee that probationers will not re-offend.

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Punish probationers for their past offenses.