Assignment
Paper I
What are some important factors for parole and probation agencies to consider in order to achieve meaningful reductions in recidivism?
Paper II
What is the importance of using risk/needs assessments in probation?
Paper III
There are many alternative sanctions that offenders can be sentenced too. Compare and contrast boot camps, shock incarceration, and work ethic camps from your reading? Provide a short synopsis of each. Which one do you think has the best chance of changing an offender's behavioral patterns?
Paper IV
There are many intermediate sanctions available to the courts. Identify and describe two you think are more effective in reducing recidivism rates. Why?
Paper V
What are the advantages and disadvantages of halfway houses? Is there a better option for the courts to use?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.