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What is Diversion? |
Programs that are designed to keep offenders from being processed further Into the formal criminal justice system |
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What is probation? |
A sentence imposed on an offender by criminal court judge Provides for the supervision of the offender in the community by a probation officer, As an alternative to custody or in conjunction with a period of incarceration |
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What are 7 reasons adult offenders can be on probation? |
Part of a conditional discharge (mandatory)
A condition of a suspended sentence (mandatory)
Part of an intermittent sentence (mandatory)
A sentence on its own (most common)
Following a prison term of two years or less
In conjunction with a conditional sentence
For a federal offender receives a sentence of exactly 2 years |
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Where do probation officers get their Authority from? |
Provinces or territories |
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What are activities of probation officers? |
Officers of the Court: pre-sentence reports, attend court proceedings
Investigation: prepare presentence reports and case files
Assessment: risk assessment and case planning
Counseling: initial interviews and supervising people
Service Coordination: collab w/ police and social service
Surveillance and enforcement: monitoring people on probation |
S.O.S.C.I.A |
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What is electronic monitoring? |
A correctional strategy it involves placing an offender under house arrest And then use electronic equipment to ensure the conditions of supervision are fulfilled |
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Does traditional diversion work? |
There are few formal evaluations it's hard to tell It widens the net by focusing on low risks, first time offenders. Doesn't effect Correctional population Increase the Justice system's workload and cost |
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Does electronic monitoring work? |
Significantly reduces rates of recidivism (relapse) Does not reduce prison admissions, but cost less than incarceration Negative impacts on personal and family relationships and employment Increase the workload of probation and paroles officers |
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Is probation effective? |
Doesn't reduce reoffending Most effective with offenders who are in personal relationships, or employed, have high levels of Education, and don't have an excessive criminal record |
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Does intensive supervision probation work? |
Yes. These programs manage risk, while providing probationers access to treatment More cost-effective and produces better outcomes |
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