In order to conduct a comparison between two probation agencies, my first instincts was to choose two agencies that were opposite of each other on the United States map. The two agencies that I chose were the Parole and Probation Division in Salem, OR and the Parole and Probation Division in Jefferson City, MO. At first glance it appeared as though the agency in Salem, OR provided and implemented very little resources to its parolees that would reduce the risk of recidivism and promote offender change. However, as I began to perform additional research on both agencies, I not only noticed that Salem, OR had sufficient programs but most of their programs were similar to those of Jefferson City, MO.
The similarities between the two divisions
The similarities between the two divisions