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Wodhal, E.J., & Garland, B. (2009). The Evolution of Community Corrections: The Enduring Influence of the Prison. The Prison Journal, 89(1), 81S-104S.

1. How did the Enlightenment change the concept of crime and the causes of criminal behavior?

2. Briefly explain what early prison reformers meant by the rehabilitative ideal?

3. Describe the origins or parole.

Drapela, L.A., & Lutze, F.E. (2009). Innovation in Community Corrections and Probation Officers’ Fears of Being Sued: Implementing Neighborhood-Based Supervision in Spokane, Washington. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 25(4), 364-383.

1. Describe the various duties required of a probation officer.

2. Describe 3 court cases that have impacted liability considerations for state agents.

3. What were the ramifications for the State of Washington once their sovereign immunity was altered?

Schlager, M.D. (2009). The Organizational Politics of Implementing Risk Assessment Instruments in Community Corrections. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 25(4), 412-423.

1. What is the current identity crisis in community corrections?

2. What is one method advocated to achieve reductions in recidivism in community corrections?

3. Explain the role risk assessment has played in community corrections.