1. Explain the purposes of a parole board hearing and how the parole board utilizes things like the prerelease plan and risk assessment results in making the decision whether or not to grant parole to an offender.
2. Outline the collateral consequences for an offender of obtaining a felony conviction, and explain how probation and parole officers can assist offenders in overcoming some of these barriers.
3. Explain the legal rights that are afforded to prisoners in the parole hearing process, and what legal rights are limited.
Do you think that inmates should be afforded more or less rights in the parole hearing process? Why? Please remember to support your opinion.