1) For this homework assignment, you will be asked to put yourself in
the role of an investigative reporter for a nationally published magazine.
Crime rates in the United States are a hot topic recently, and your magazine
has assigned you to be the lead reporter for a report on procedures being put
into place within the field of corrections, specifically those involving
diversion and probation.
Your editor has designated this as the cover story and featured article within
the magazine, and has asked that you be sure to include the following in your
report:
1. Describe diversion and probation and what they involve; include how they are
alike, and how they differ. 2. Examine and briefly describe the original
concept and evolution of each within the United States. 3. Explain how
diversion and probation have been used within the field of corrections. 4.
Based on research you discover, analyze the pros and cons to using diversion
and probation. Are there different pros and cons to using them for different
types of offenders? 5. How does the use of diversion and/or probation
impact the recidivism rate, if at all? Is either tactic, or both, more
effective with certain types of offenders? 6. Finally, examine the work of a
probation officer. Provide supporting evidence that the work of a probation
officer helps reduce the crime rate. Conclude with the dangers that they face
in their line of work, specifically citing one researched incident since 2013,
and examine ways that could help improve the environment a probation officer is
a part of.
Your response must be a minimum of two pages, double spaced, and in 12 point
Times New Roman font. You are required to use at least one outside source,
which does not include the textbook. All sources used, including the textbook,
must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA
citations.
