Dr. Adam McKee's

Probation and Parole

Spring 2006

Assignment 5

1.  Define the following terms in your own words:

1. Preservice training
2. in-service training
3. job burnout
4. Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers
5. Sending state
6. Receiving state
7. Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision

2.  Discuss the various methods of probation and parole officer selection.  What are the major advantages and disadvantages of each?

3.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of probation officers carrying weapons?

4.  What are the major advantages and disadvantages of interstate compacts regarding probation and parole?

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