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Module 3.2 Discussion Activity

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Overview

Students will examine the purpose of diversion programs across police, community, and court levels. They will evaluate their goals of reducing incarceration, promoting rehabilitation, and addressing offender needs.

Learning Objectives

(These are not the questions to be answered. Please review and answer the Discussion Topic(s).)

  • LO1: Describe the main goals of diversion programs across correctional settings. (SLO1)
  • LO2: Evaluate the effectiveness of diversion programs in reducing incarceration and recidivism. (SLO3)
Discussion Topic(s)
  • Based on the assigned readings, what are the goals of diversion programs, and how effective are they in reducing recidivism and addressing offender needs?
  • Compare police, community, and court-based diversion approaches.
Acceptable and Ethical Use of AI
  • Ask AI to create a timeline of probation’s historical development as described in the readings.
  • Use AI to summarize Augustus’ contributions and how they shaped probation’s philosophy.
Directions

Please read all instructions carefully before participating in the discussion.

  • Students must complete one Main Post that answers the discussion topic using more than 250 words.
  • Students must reply to at least two of their classmates (Peer Responses) using at least 150 words. Responses should encourage further dialogue in the discussion forum. Asking a classmate, a question is a nice way of furthering that dialogue.
  • Students must first compose an original Main Post to gain access to the discussion forum. Attempts to post a blank initial post or anything other than the true Main post will result in a 20-point deduction.
Important Reminder

Important: Submitting incomplete or placeholder responses may result in a grade deduction based on course policies.