Advanced Community Corrections

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Probation, parole and community corrections: an overview. A history of probation. In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: The history of parole. The presentence investigation. In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: The decision to grant probation and the supervision process. Parole selection. In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Parole supervision: a problematic process. Administration. In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Probation and parole officers. Innovative programs and intermediate sanctions. Pretrial release, diversion, halfway houses and special programs. Probation and parole in the 21st century.