"Over four million convicted criminals are on probation or parole in the United States. The number is likely to grow due to strict sentencing laws, over-crowded prisons and the desire of cash-strapped states to reduce the number of incarcerated inmates. Unfortunately, the antiquated system with severely understaffed and poorly trained probation officers can't keep up with the workload. Join us on this edition of Justice Talking as we look at state systems of probation and parole and ask: What's the best way to reduce recidivism, rehabilitate convicts and safeguard the public?"  -Justice Talking

 

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