Instructions: (Read and Re-Read).
As university students / professionals, it is imperative that you show evidence of your critical thinking / problem-solving skills in your response. Compose a response to the following in 500 words, excluding the references. You are to cite and reference in APA – 7th edition and adhere to all other APA rules of writing. You are to use a minimum of three scholarly articles that have been published within the past 5-10 years to support your response. The more recent, the better. Remember that an opinion needs to be supported / backed up / defended in academic writing. Direct quotes are not permitted, instead, paraphrase and cite.
You are a Probation Officer who has just been assigned the case below. Consider all variables
Name: John Ripley
Age: 45
Marital status: Divorced, no children
Education: GED diploma
Employment: Employed as a Plumber with his Uncle who owns a small plumbing business
Residence: Ripley will be living with his elderly mother, who resides in an apartment building.
Prior Convictions: None
Current Conviction: After a credible tip, investigators confiscated Ripley’s desk computer and found over 12 images of child pornography depicting nude pictures of children younger than 10 years old in an electronic folder labeled “vacation.”
Given that he had no prior convictions, his age, employment status, and ties to the community, including caring for his elderly mother, the judge imposed as 5-year probation sentence.
Based on the information that has been provided, what level of risk would you classify Ripley, and then explain why?
Based on the risk level you have assigned to Ripley, what specific probation conditions would you set for him, and explain why? Consider every detail that has been provided and remember that you must support your response with a minimum of three scholarly research studies.
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Follow these steps: (Read and Re-Read).
It is vital that you demonstrate evidence of your critical thinking / problem-solving skills in your response as university students / professionals. Write a 500-word answer to the following, avoiding references. You must quote and reference in APA – 7th edition and follow all other APA writing guidelines. To support your argument, you must cite at least three scientific works published within the last 5-10 years. The more recent the information, the better. Remember that in academic writing, an opinion must be substantiated / backed up / defended. Direct quotations are not allowed; instead, paraphrase and cite.
You are a Probation Officer who was recently assigned the case listed below. Take into account all variables.
John Ripley is his name.
