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Definition: Parole is a term of community-based supervision that occurs during a sentence of incarceration. Parole is a form of early release from prison based on an offender's positive adjustment to rehabilitative goals established during the incarceration portion of a sentence.

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  • The changing nature of crime, along with an increase in digital literacy among the general population, has resulted in a greater number of tech-savvy individuals under community supervision.