Part I:
1. Explain diversion and its objectives.
2. What is probation and its goals?
3. Explain intermediate sanctions and describe their purpose.
4. What is the difference between intensive supervision probation and regular probation?
5. Discuss the importance of community involvement in community corrections.
PART II: JOURNAL ACTIVITY
Directions: For each of the topics listed below, please write 1-3 pages. Please be sure to cite any outside sources used. Please visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for concise guidelines on APA format. You may also use LIRN to help with any research.
Topic #1: Examine the pros and cons of diversion. Should diversion be used? Is it ethical to allow some offenders to avoid the formal system while others are put into the system?
Topic #2: Are there certain types of offenders that should not be eligible for community corrections? Are there cases where even a murderer could be safely given a community service sentence?