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  • As a probation professional, you are well aware of the important role that probation plays in the US criminal justice system. Officers are responsible for ensuring that individuals on probation comply with the conditions of their sentence, including regular meetings, participating in rehabilitation programs, and staying out of further legal trouble.

  • As a parole professional, you are learning about or are already familiar with the process of assisting parolees through the supervised process of regular check-ins, helping them participate in rehab programs, and abiding by all other conditions of their release. It's about helping a formerly incarcerated person reacclimate to the community successfully so that they have a reduce risk of reoffending.