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Issue Papers

The American Probation and Parole Association develops issue papers on numerous topics currently facing the field of community corrections. Issue papers are discussion pieces that outline the concerns or considerations of a particular topic in a generally neutral fashion.

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Apr 2020 : Leveraging the Power of Smartphone Applications to Enhance Community Supervision
Apr 2020 : Body-Worn Cameras in Community Supervision
Apr 2019 : The Use of Social Media as a Supervision Tool
Apr 2019 : The Use of Naloxone by Community Supervision Agencies
Apr 2019 : Incorporating Location Tracking Systems Into Community Supervision
Mar 2015 : Risk and Needs Assessment
Aug 2014 : The Use of Social Media in Community Corrections
Sep 2011 : Managing the Risks Posed by Offender Computer Use
Sep 2006 : Caseload Standards