A system of suspending the sentence of an offender, or releasing an offender from confinement, subject to a period of good behavior under the supervision of a person appointed for the purpose” ( Oxford English Dictionary, 2017). Probation is when an offender will not go to prison. However, this is not a get out of jail free card. If the offender chooses to violate any of the conditions set by the judge, he or she can be taken to prison for the remainder of the sentence. It can almost be seen as a leash. If the offender gets out of hand, the court can tighten the “leash” and control his actions. Probation is considered a diversionary tactic. Diversion is “arrest or suspension, prior to conviction, . . . conditioned by some form of consideration on the part of the defendant” (Schmalleger, et al., 2007, page 115). One reason for probation is to minimize the offender's penetration into the correctional system. Most probation programs have three main goals; first, to prevent further criminal activity, second, to save prosecution and court costs, and finally, to provide an avenue of restitution to the community (Schmalleger, et al., 2007, p. 117). Probation is necessary in today's America. In 2004, there were approximately 4,151,125 Americans on parole. Removing more than four million people from the workforce would severely damage the economy. Then having to find space just to house all the delinquents would be nearly impossible. Furthermore, the average cost for a house at