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To: hoosierskypilot
What is "shock probation"?
2 posted on 12/28/2002 7:09:04 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
"Shock probation provided defendants with an opportunity to receive probation after... a short period of time in a correctional facility. The theory underlying shock probation was that immersing a defendant in the penal system for a short period of time could 'shock' him or her into a noncriminal lifestyle...
10 posted on 12/28/2002 7:21:12 PM PST by deport
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