1 What is the history of probation? Go back and look at the philosophies of punishment. Where does probation fit into this list? 2 Why is the work of probation officers so difficult? What is it about...

1 What is the history of probation? Go back and look at the philosophies of punishment. Where does probation fit into this list?

2 Why is the work of probation officers so difficult? What is it about their caseload and workload that adds to the job’s difficulty? (Later, you may wish to compare the clients of probation officers and parole officers, recognizing that in some jurisdictions, a given officer could have both kinds.)