MUST BE COMPLETED BY (9-21-2013. BEFORE 7PM CENTRAL TIME. Must be written in simple mid-level terms.

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Your instructor has returned your Week 4 Individual Project Key Assignment with comments and suggestions for improvement. Additionally, you have had the opportunity to discuss your case and plan with your peers.

The following are the assignment guidelines:

• Revise and amend your Week 4 Key Assignment by adding what you learned in the Discussion Boards following the task, as well as taking into consideration your instructor’s comments.
• Address the following, and add your responses to your Key Assignment final draft:
  • Research and discuss the role of parole in state corrections today.
  • How does it compare to the federal system?
  • Explain the purpose of parole and how a prisoner becomes eligible.
  • Explain the role of the parole officer.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of the parole system, with examples.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style