CRJ 21700 Principles of Probation and Parole

Did you know that one in fifty adults in the United States are under correctional supervision? Do you understand probation and parole and the difference between them? Be introduced to their history, philosophy and practices. New concepts, such as community-based corrections and truth in sentencing, have affected both the theory and practice of probation and parole, and how society responds to the need for public safety. These issues serve as a basis for the discussion of probation and parole.