Assignment 2: The Presentence Investigation—

********For Kim Woods Only*****Assignment 2: The Presentence Investigation—Purpose and ProcedureOne of the topics reviewed in this module is the development and purpose of a PSI report in many criminal justice systems. Most long-form PSIs contain at least six main sections, which are as follows:Part A – A description of the offensePart B – The defendant’s criminal history (broken down into juvenile and adult)Part C – Offender characteristics—includes subsections of personal and family data; physical condition; mental and emotional health; substance abuse; educational, vocational, and special skills; employment; and financial conditionPart D – Sentencing optionsPart E – Circumstances for departurePart F – VarianceThis organizational structure highlights the critical components of a PSI. It also offers a good overview of the functions of a PSI.Click here to read a sample PSI report.On the basis of what you’ve learned in this module and using specific examples from the PSI (read the sample PSI), prepare a 4- to 5-page paper to address the following:How does a PSI help the court to determine an appropriate sentencing decision?How does a PSI impact possible probation and parole decisions?How does a PSI help the court determine the sentence length and make recommendations for institutional placement?How does a PSI help the criminal justice system make informed decisions regarding probation or parole supervision?How might a PSI help the criminal justice system with treatment recommendations?How does a PSI assist corrections personnel in:Offender classificationOffender managementTreatment optionsRelease planningHow does a PSI assist the defendant and defense counsel?Be sure to support your position with specific examples and to include information from each of the six parts of the PSI.Submission Details:Save the report as M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.By Wednesday, March 30, 2016, submit your report to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.