In a 4-5 page paper

 

One definition of diversion is “the halting or suspension before conviction of formal criminal proceedings against a person, conditioned on some form of counter performance by the defendant” (George, 1984).

There are several reasons for the use of diversion:

 

• List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system.
• Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement.
• Is diversion cost-effective?

In 4-5 paragraphs

 

 

• What were some of the major criticisms that led some states to abandon the indeterminate sentence and parole?
• Do you support abolition of indeterminate sentence and parole? Why or why not? Please be sure to support your position.

 

In a 4-5 page paper

 

One definition of diversion is “the halting or suspension before conviction of formal criminal proceedings against a person, conditioned on some form of counter performance by the defendant” (George, 1984).

There are several reasons for the use of diversion:

 

• List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system.
• Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement.
• Is diversion cost-effective?

In 4-5 paragraphs

 

 

• What were some of the major criticisms that led some states to abandon the indeterminate sentence and parole?
• Do you support abolition of indeterminate sentence and parole? Why or why not? Please be sure to support your position.