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Jason asked Kevin about pandora’s box. Jason told him that “what happens if you open the box and hope is not there?” He then jumped into Kevin’s arms and did not kill himself. 

Review the Sample Client Interview Questions (128-131) and the sections following on Prioritizing Problems and Developing the Client’s Program Plan (132-135). If you were a correctional employee responsible for completing these interviews and developing these program plans, what specific knowledge and skills would you want to possess to be effective in this role? What kind of education or training would you like to see from your correctional employer to help develop this knowledge and skills if you didn’t possess them already?*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

Kevin Briggs says he only lost 2 people to suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge. 

Review the Sample Federal Presentence Investigation Report in Case Study 2 near the end of the Chapter. Identify and list 3 pieces of information that, in your opinion, should weigh most heavily in a court’s sentencing decision, explaining your reasoning for each. Then, identify and list 3 pieces of information that, in your opinion, have questionable value in properly influencing a court’s sentencing decision, explaining your reasoning for each.*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

Claire Prescott (the girl in the I’m Here Too video) argues that her story is about “You.” Someone is always watching, listening, and caring. You are never alone.  

One thing that Roz recalls about her childhood is that her parents were much older than the parents of her peers. 

After watching a talk show, Dot discovered an experimental procedure to help save her husband’s life. Steve applied and was a candidate for the new procedure. 

Increasing awareness of what two things in the criminal justice system brought about the development of probation as it is known today?What is the basic mission/purpose of probation? How would advocates/supporters of probation argue that it accomplishes its mission, particularly compared to alternatives to it (mainly traditional sentencing)?*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

Dot was a loud, opinionated woman. She constantly complained to Dr. Byock about her husband’s cancer. 

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