Words, as defined by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, "refers to offenders who are released on parole from prison to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community" (Terms and Definitions : corrections, 2014). On the other hand, the Bureau of Justice Statistics states that "probation refers to adult offenders whom courts place under supervision in the community through a probation agency, generally in lieu of incarceration" (Terms and Definitions: Corrections , 2014). Regardless of their similarities and/or differences, both represent a valid alternative to incarceration. The impact of community corrections programs such as probation and parole minimize recidivism without the need for rehabilitation or reintegration