CJ 300:

What is the difference between probation and parole?

Describe when each is utilized within the criminal justice system (i.e., before or after conviction, which one is used in lieu of jail and which instead of prison, and what kinds of behaviors can result in either/both being revoked?).

Why would, or should, society prefer the use of one rather than the other?

CJ 303:

What is AB109 (California's "realignment" law)?

What was it intended to address and was/is it successful?

What were/are some of the problems arising due to realignnment?

RWS 305W:

Consider:

• What ideas does the writing of your colleagues spark for you? What do you find interesting?
• With this in mind, conduct 3 theory-based questions based on ideas that you generated.
• Justify again what makes these three questions theory-based instead of fact-based based on the criteria. See below.

Theory-based question:

• A question that does not require / cannot be answered by facts.
• A question where your ethos / credibility is equal to anyone.
• A question that you "already" already have answered. You use the answer / theory to make decisions and structure your life already.
• A question that matters to you. You feel compelled to answer it.