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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Careers in Probation and Parole

Question 1 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why does the work of the probation and parole officer require strong motivation, academic and professional skills, and optimism?

Answer
A
Judges caution probation officers to maintain sympathy for the offender, which tends to make them pity offenders.
B
Challenges can be overwhelming and dangerous and yet still rewarding.
C
One must be in perfect health to perform the duties of either office.
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Working with police officers and the correction system makes parole and probation officers jaded and unhappy.

Explanation

Probation and parole officers face difficult, sometimes dangerous situations, so they need motivation and strong academic and professional skills to handle the work. Optimism helps them keep working toward positive outcomes even when challenges feel overwhelming. The work can still be rewarding, which is why choice B is correct.

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