1. Define and describe the concept of probation. Based on the numbers provided here , how important is probation to the field of corrections in the United States? Explain. 2. Day fines are described...

1. Define and describe the concept of probation. Based on the numbers provided here , how important is probation to the field of corrections in the United States? Explain.

2. Day fines are described as means-based penalties. What do we mean by this description? Why aren’t day fines (or similar punishments) used more often in the United States? Do such penalties conflict with other notions of justice?