Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
In addition to the above, behavior specialists must have all of the following: â¢ 1  Minimum of 4 hours of training in functional assessment. â¢ 2  20 hours of instruction in the understanding of the function of behavior. â¢ 3  10 hours of instruction on design of positive practices behavioral support strategies.