Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients. Her client was sentenced to six years of probation based upon manufacturing with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The client has conditions to his probation, including a period of time that must be spent in his home as well as a repayment plan for damage to property that occurred during the manufacturing process. Megan's client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives.
-Megan's client is most likely participating in which type of probation?

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Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients. Her client was sentenced to six years of probation based upon manufacturing with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The client has conditions to his probation, including a period of time that must be spent in his home as well as a repayment plan for damage to property that occurred during the manufacturing process. Megan's client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives.
-Megan's client is most likely participating in which type of probation?

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Probation diversion is a type of probation that allows a person to avoid jail or prison by completing a period of supervision and treatment. Megan's client is participating in probation diversion because he is being closely monitored and is required to complete a repayment plan for damage to property.

Megan Is a Probation Officer Who Has Recently Been Assigned