Unit 5 - Discussion Board (75 points) Description In your own words, answer this unit's discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words), and respond to at least 2 peers' postings (recommended minimum 75 words). After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post. Use these videos for help on how to post to the Discussion Board: Assignment Details Probation is a popular alternative to incarceration. There are more offenders on probation than there are inmates in prison. So what makes probation so appealing? Its popularity comes from the fact that offenders avoid jail time, it helps with decreasing prison overcrowding, and it serves a good way to deter criminal behavior in the community. One of the most important requirements of probation is that offenders comply with the terms of their probation sentence. When inmates do not comply, they are in jeopardy of having their probation revoked. This process is called a revocation hearing. Revocation hearings are important because the outcome determines what happens next for the inmate. For this discussion, answer the following: Imagine you are a probation officer preparing for a revocation hearing. Your offender has a good job and stays out of trouble. During the offenders last visit with you, they tested positive for marijuana. This is the first probation violation. What would your recommendation be for this offender at the revocation hearing and why? Discussion Board Reminders: • Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers. 。 First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week. 。 Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post. 1/3 3/14/24, 1:27 AM Grading Rubric AIU Portal: Foundations of Corrections CRJS220 Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Quality of Main Post 34 Points Total Student's main post meets or exceeds the following requirements: Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (10 points) • Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (8 points) • Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (8 points) • Connects to key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable) (8 points) Points /34 pts. Response to Peers 30 Points Total Responds to a minimum of 2 peers (15 points per response): • Substantive response (8 points) • Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include (7 points): o Provides additional resources 。 Connects accurately to key concepts 。 Shares personal or professional experiences • Contributes new information or perspective o Presents a competing viewpoint /30 pts. Support from Learning Resources 5 Points Total At least one post mentions course resources or library 75 pts. resources. Professional Writing 6 points Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors. 16 pts. Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. Total Instructor's Comments There are no instructor comments added at this time. /75 pts. 2/3 3/14/24, 1:27 AM AIU Portal: Foundations of Corrections CRJS220 3/3