Liberty University Criminal Justice Paper

MINI-PAPER: PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this assignment is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working
knowledge of the theories, terminology, concepts, and strategies covered in this course.
INSTRUCTIONS
Examine the history and development of probation and parole in the correctional system. What
are the four reasons for probation and the goals achieved throughout the process? What are the
types of parole and the conditions that are often assigned to the offender? In addition, what kind
of collaboration and accountability is necessary to ensure the proper execution of these
correctional methods (e.g. probation officers, parole officers)? When answering these questions,
please be sure to consider the impact that these forms of community corrections have on the
correctional process.