Section 6.4: Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections

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Learning Objectives
6.4(a)	Describe the advantages and disadvantages of probation.
6.4(a)	Identify the major job duties of probation officers.
6.4(a)	Identify the various sanctions that fall under the heading of community corrections.
6.4(a)	Compare and contrast probation with parole.
6.4(a)	Describe the concept of intermediate sanctions and describe programs that fall under that heading.

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Key Terms

Absconder
Active Supervision
Community Corrections
Conditions of Parole
Gagnon v. Scarpelli (1973)
Inactive Supervision
John Augustus
Parole
Parole Officer
Parolee
Revocation
Split Sentence
Technical Violation
Violator
Work Release Program

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Last Updated:  4/21/2021

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