BIO 301D Chapter 4: schm5e_IM_Ch04.doc
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Give examples of stages at which diversion occurs in the criminal justice process. Describe some of the characteristics of adults on probation. Explain the different ways that probation is administered. Describe the measures used to evaluate probation: describe the investigation and supervision functions of probation officers, explain revocation hearings. I. overview of diversion and probation: a majority of offenders are sentenced to probation, conditions of probation may include paying fines, restitution, and performing community service, diversion occurs before trial. Probation occurs after a person has been convicted. Diversion has been defined as the halting or suspension, before conviction, of formal criminal proceedings against a person. The overall goal of diversion is to reduce recidivism through. B. rehabilitation, keeping the offenders out of the system, or keeping them from going further into the system. Drug courts, as well as domestic violence and mental health courts are examples of this.
