1. Describe the history and development of probation, including how it is organized today. 2. Describe the rationale for intermediate sanctions. 3. Illustrate the continuum-of-sanctions concept. 4. List the various types of intermediate sanctions and who administers them. 5. Explain some of the problems associated with intermediate sanctions. 6. Describe what it takes to make intermediate sanctions work. 7. Explain how community corrections legislation works and describe its effectiveness. 8. Assess the role of the "new correctional professional." 9. Critically assess the future of probation, intermediate sanctions, and community corrections.