Assignment:
In many respects, probation is giving the offender another chance at "getting it right." In your opinion should offenders be given a second chance?
Moreover, what would happen if we did away with alternative sentencing options?
What impact would it play in society?
Lastly, what options or resources would the offender be losing without the opportunity of probation?
Readings:
Corrections in the Community
By Edward J. Latessa