It has long been recognized that offenders with certain salient characteristics could benefit from the services of a specialist—probation and parole officer who, as a result of education, training, and experience, is in a better position to provide social services and control functions. Many P/P agencies have specialized units or specialists for particular offenders such as substance abusers, HIV/AIDS offenders, sex offenders, driving while intoxicated offenders, and developmentally challenged offenders. You have been charged with developing a female-specific program. Detail the program requirements and how they may differ from male-centered programs.

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Developing a femalespecific program within the probation and parole system requires careful consideration of genderspecific needs and characteristics Women in the criminal justice system often have di... View the full answer