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1) What issues doprisoners face in preparing for their reentry into a community?

2) What issues exist withrespect to prisoner reentry and the impact on his or her family?

3) If you were anemployer, would hire a former felon who has been recently released on parole?What about hiring an offender who has finished parole and has stayed out oftrouble for two years? Justify your response.

4) If you were a paroleboard member, what factors would you consider in attempting to arrive at a fairand just decision? Why?

5) If you were a victimof a violent crime, would you take time to write an impact statement or attenda parole board hearing, knowing the offender would also be there? Why or whynot?

1) What issues do prisoners face in preparing for their reentry into a community?2) What issues exist with respect to prisoner reentry and the impact on his or her family?3) If you were an employer, would hire a former felon who has been recently released on parole? What about hiring an offender who has finished parole and has stayed out of trouble for two years? Justify your response.4) If you were a parole board member, what factors would you consider in attempting to arrive at a fair and just decision? Why?5) If you were a victim of a violent crime, would you take time to write an impact statement or attend a parole board hearing, knowing the offender would also be there? Why or why not?