Cja/234 Week 2 Rehabilitation Research Paper
Rehabilitation
Kabie Goss
CJA/234
September 15, 2014
Brenda Barney
Rehabilitation
One objective in the criminal justice system is to rehabilitate offenders. In this paper, I will describe what rehabilitation is in prison, as well as provide the origin of rehabilitation. Next I will give a definition of parole and how it is different from mandatory release. I will also be giving a definition of probation and how probation compares to other forms of sentencing. This paper will also provide a definition as well as the options of community corrections. Lastly, I will critique the current rehabilitation and give my opinion on a better solution to the current parole process, the current probation system, and the current community corrections options. Rehabilitation …show more content…
When it comes to community corrections, a judge has different options to choose from. Some forms of community corrections are house arrest; meaning the offender is to remain in their home with few exceptions such as work, returning to court and religious services. When on house arrest the offender must have the permission of the community corrections staff before leaving the home.
Electronic monitoring is another form of community corrections. When an offender is sentenced to electric monitoring, they are required to wear an electronic ankle bracelet that allows the community corrections staff to monitor their whereabouts. If a person attempts to remove their ankle bracelet, they can be charged with escape.
Day reporting is the form of community corrections reserved for those who commit a minor crime or those with no prior criminal record. Day reporting means that the offender must be in contact with the community corrections staff on a daily basis. Contact is usually done in person but sometimes can be done via a phone call. Current
Kabie Goss
CJA/234
September 15, 2014
Brenda Barney
Rehabilitation
One objective in the criminal justice system is to rehabilitate offenders. In this paper, I will describe what rehabilitation is in prison, as well as provide the origin of rehabilitation. Next I will give a definition of parole and how it is different from mandatory release. I will also be giving a definition of probation and how probation compares to other forms of sentencing. This paper will also provide a definition as well as the options of community corrections. Lastly, I will critique the current rehabilitation and give my opinion on a better solution to the current parole process, the current probation system, and the current community corrections options. Rehabilitation …show more content…
When it comes to community corrections, a judge has different options to choose from. Some forms of community corrections are house arrest; meaning the offender is to remain in their home with few exceptions such as work, returning to court and religious services. When on house arrest the offender must have the permission of the community corrections staff before leaving the home.
Electronic monitoring is another form of community corrections. When an offender is sentenced to electric monitoring, they are required to wear an electronic ankle bracelet that allows the community corrections staff to monitor their whereabouts. If a person attempts to remove their ankle bracelet, they can be charged with escape.
Day reporting is the form of community corrections reserved for those who commit a minor crime or those with no prior criminal record. Day reporting means that the offender must be in contact with the community corrections staff on a daily basis. Contact is usually done in person but sometimes can be done via a phone call. Current