1. ProbationThe Role in Criminal Justice By: Marquita Jones

3. Started in 1841, when Augustus persuaded a judge in the Boston Police Court to release a convicted offender into his custody for a brief period to help the man to appear rehabilitated by the time of sentencing rather than sending him to prison.

5. Early probationers were expected not only to obey the law but also to behave in a morally acceptable fashion.

6. Sought to provide moral leadership to help shape probationers’ attitudes and behavior.

8. Work with offenders or clients

9. Conduct pre-sentence investigations

10. Conduct reports on convicted criminals

11. Recommendations regarding rehabilitation.

12. Conduct interviews

13. Conduct drug tests

17. Possessing illegal weapons

18. Under the influence of illegal drugs

19. Around people or at certain locations that are prohibited

21. Revocation of probation

22. Community service

23. Admission into a rehabilitation program

24. Counseling

25. Prison

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