1. Describe the two functions of probation.
2. Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
3. Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
4. Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
5. Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
6. Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
7. Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
8. Describe what is known about the effectiveness of probation supervision.
9. Discuss the revocation of probation, including "technical" revocation.