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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Criminal Justice System Components: Locating Probation and Parole Chapter 2: Theories of Offender Treatment Chapter 3: An Overview of Community Corrections: Types, Goals and Functions Chapter 4: Sentencing and the Presentence Investigation Report: Background, Preparation, and Functions Chapter 5: Probation and Probationers: History, Philosophy, Goals, and Functions Chapter 6: Programs for Probationers Chapter 7: Jails and Prisons Chapter 8: Parole and Parolees Chapter 9: Early Release, Parole Programs, and Parole Revocation Chapter 10: Probation/Parole Organization and Operations: Recruitment, Training, and Officer-Client Relations Chapter 11: Probation and Parole Professionals Chapter 12: Offender Supervision: Types of Offenders and Special Supervisory Considerations Chapter 13: Juvenile Probation and Parole Chpater 14: Evaluating Programs: Balancing Service Delivery and Recidivism Considerations