The History and Nature of Probation in the United States

Question 1

What did the survey of 1979, showing the huge increase in probation officers’ duties, indicate about the status of probation in this country?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Probation officers had too much work and too little funding.

Question 2

How did Augustus handle the work of monitoring probationers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Groups of volunteers were formed.

Question 3

Which statement best evaluates the merits of the judge’s role in probation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Judges decide on whether to select probation or incarceration, and because of a huge case load judges must rely on probation officers’ recommendation.

Question 4

The punitive conditions are used only for the most severe crimes and usually result in incarceration.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

From whom does the order for probation originate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the judge

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