Directions: Write a response that is at least one page in length for each of the following questions.

1. Describe conditional release and explain the concept of good time.

2. Explain the role of parole boards. What is their overall purpose? Provide one example of a state parole board and outline its structure.

3. Describe victim participation and the influence of the victim impact statement.

4. What is the primary responsibility of institutional parole staff? Do you believe that this is an important and/or beneficial task? Why or why not?

5. Compare and contrast executive clemency, reprieve, commutation, and pardon.