Megan Is a Probation Officer Who Has Recently Been Assigned

question 37

Multiple Choice

Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients.  Her client was sentenced to 6 years of probation based upon manufacturing methamphetamine with intent to distribute .  The client has conditions to his probation, including a period of time that he must spend in his home as well as a repayment plan for damage to the property that occurred during the manufacturing process.  Megan's client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives.
If Megan's client were to commit a crime, this would be referred to as

• A)return offender.
• B)recriminalization.
• C)recidivism.
• D)redundancy.

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Definitions:

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