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    Probation serves as the most frequently used sentence for those convicted. This is evident when you consider that the United States justice system oversees nearly 7 million people. Over half of those, a staggering 3.7 million people, are on probation with another 840,000 on parole (Rabuy, 2017). With those individuals representing the largest percentage of the American corrections system, it is important that we learn as much as possible about probation in order to improve the success of these programs

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    on probation has proved to be a more disciplined procedure rather than placing him or her in an institution. People’s view of juvenile offenders’ placement on probation feel that it does not deter crime. Placing juvenile offenders on probation rather than sending them to a juvenile detention center is a more effective way of working with juveniles and preventing future crimes. Juveniles placed in a detention center with adults are at risk to commit other offenses. Juvenile probation officers provide

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    Introduction Adult Probation, also known as community supervision is not a new concept that is occurring in today’s criminal justice system in the United States. In the year 1841, John Augustus introduces probation in the United States in Boston and later recognized as the “Father of Probation” (Petersilia, 1997). John Augustus convinced a judge to release a drunkard into his custody to help the man find a job and become sober. After Augustus’ success in his first case, he began to offer his services

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    WHERFORE, the offender’s officer prays the Court revoke the offender’s probation and enter a dispositional order. Tim Peyton Probation Officer SUPERIOR COURT OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PROBATION John Doe

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    When dealing with probation supervision, they also have different styles. Probation supervision is the role of a parole officer in monitoring an offender’s behavior. According to Legal Dictionary there are five styles of probation supervision; unsupervised, supervised, community control probation, shock probation, and crime- specific probation. Unsupervised probation frees the offender from the direct supervision of a probation officer, while still requiring him to obey a specific court ordered condition

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    When the term corrections is mentioned, the thought of incarceration is the first to come to mind. This is the case for as of the end of 2013, there were 1,574,700 people serving time in state and federal penitentiaries (Carson, 2014, p.1). This alarming number gives reason for the need of alternatives to incarceration. Avoiding imprisonment does not translate to a lenient punitive sentence for the alternatives can just as easily repair harms to the victims, provide benefits to the community, treat

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    health and safety section in the induction including provision to inform the new person of where all fire exits & assembly point is and explaining alarm drills. The employee needs to be aware of who their fire marshal is as well as the first aid officer responsible for their immediate location, items such as recording an accident whilst on duty need to also be discussed. Data protection is important and can have legal implications if not explained appropriately, miss-use of personal data (whether

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    Maricopa County Superior Court Observation Social Work is a complex and very diverse field with many options to work in. Many social workers find themselves going to court to advocate for their clients. Others may consider working with the court directly. As an observer of a court it is important to notice the individuals involved, the accessibility of the court, the parties involved, and personal reflections that one perceives. Description Court I attended the Maricopa County Superior Court

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    with the Lieutenant. They requested that Officer Dominic Cavil also be present. Dominic walked briskly through the door into the room not knowing a soul of why he was sent to attend an urgent meeting. “Officer Cavil, please meet Federal Agents Sanchez, Ford, and Ross.” Lt. Marshall introduced as they rise off from their seats. “Hello, nice to meet you.” Dominic extends his hand out first offering a handshake while making eye contact. “Hello Officer Cavil, nice to meet you also.” They

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    titles, facilitators, location, times and methods of delivery. Induction Toolkit Contents Induction process checklist and evaluation form 5. Overseeing of probationary employees Length of probation Procedure Probation Review Procedure Probation form Confirmation of appointment Difficulties during probation Extending the probationary period Non-confirmation of appointment Right to appeal

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