The most common form of criminal sentencing in the United States these days is probation. Conditions of probation and parole are primary factors that have an effect on a probationers post lock-up life. When determining conditions of probation and parole, the offender’s background plays a very vital role in the determination. A probation or parole officer has four functions that helps them figure out if probation and/or parole will be effective for each offender. “Supervision of sentenced probationers or released parolees is the most active stage of the probation/parole process” (Schmalleger, 2014). Applying these four functions to the situation of the Coatesville Fire Department in Coatesville, PA is no different.…
The corrections system in the United States is an ongoing struggle to house and rehabilitate individuals who violate the law. The resources put towards the United States correctional system is substantial but not sufficient. The United States continues to have a rising number of inmates incarcerated and in turn often times face overcrowding issues and shortage of funds to provide other rehabilitation focused classes and programs. The corrections system in the United States has proven to show trends throughout the years since the corrections system was established. In order for the corrections system to improve, it must be analyzed and changed…
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.…
"Probation Strategies of Juvenile and Adult Pre-Service Trainees." Federal Probation 66.1 (2002): 33-37. CECybrary. EBSCOhost Database. Allentown Business School, Center Valley, PA. 7 July 2004 . The purpose of this study was to describe and compare probation strategies of probation officer trainees and to generate initial normative data to compound the validation of an instrument that measures probation strategies. The instrument 's design measures three predominant caseload management strategies: casework, resource brokerage and law enforcement. Five groups of trainees (n=158) were administered the instrument during pre-service training. The study asked several questions relating to the variables of age, length of service, gender, and assignment as an adult or juvenile officer on role and function perception. Using analysis of variance, correlation, and multivariate analysis, results found that juvenile trainees scored significantly lower on the law enforcement scale and older trainees endorsed law enforcement strategies less than younger trainees who tend to endorse it. The study also found that law enforcement strategies fade with length of service and gender did not play a role in strategies. The study concluded that the probation strategy of law enforcement remains a primary role in probation and parole. The instrument 's ability to match officers with functional roles and intervention strategies in varieties of probation settings could assist in training entry-level probation and parole officers in understanding the range of roles, functions and strategies required to perform the job. Accordingly, the research supports the further inquiry designed in this research…
Society owes the probation/parole officer respect and understanding. People may not agree with offenders getting probation/parole, but they need to understand that just because an offender is not in prison does not mean they…
The criminal justice system works in such a way that certain behavior or actions are legislated as a criminal offense wherein the state or the federal government can prosecute an offender even if only being suspected. In this case, there exists rules or limits into which protection are of highest concerns. It does not only apply to civilian suspects but also extends to actual prisoners, and to those who are on parole and under probation. But in reality, it has become a worldwide issue in terms of illegal searches. It has even been stipulated in the U.S. Constitution 's Bill of Rights stating that these restrictions start on the premises of the rights to refuse to testify against oneself, the right to confront one 's accuser and the right to a trial by jury for people charged with crimes. But these federal protections may not always seem to hold especially when police enforcers are dealing with prisoners, people on parole and on probation status. This happens because the jurisdictions regarding these matters depend on the ruling court. The court regulates and decides whether the legislative rule, court practice or police action is permissible under the federal and state constitutional law. From here, we can say during the course of searches, we should be aware and vigilant of possible violations by the apprehending police officers. In such cases, knowledge of the legality, technicality and the law should at least be required or at least explained to the person being searched. As mentioned a while ago, the case becomes quite sensitive for people who are imprisoned, on parole and under probation. The situation for them is very difficult in the sense that they are…
The criminal justice system has multiple functions and takes on many roles within our society. However, there are many areas within the criminal justice field that use improvement and benefit from an overhaul within the system. The largest change within the system can and should be made within the corrections component of law enforcement. Although there are needed changes throughout the system corrections has proven to be the one component that has been ineffective at curbing recidivism in convicted criminals and is currently unable to provide reasonable outcomes for individuals that are released once they complete their sentences.…
The Evolution of Risk Instruments have been used since the early 1980’s. The Post Conviction Risk Assessment also known as “PCRA,” was developed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The PCRA was created because 5 districts out of 16 chose to use a commercially available risk and needs tool. The AO got together with developers build the tool we call today PCRA specifically for federal probation. This tool was developed between October 1, 2005 and August 13, 2009. In the past few years social science has helped to discover a way to reduce the levels of recidivism. Using the method of PCRA, this greatly helps probation officers distinguish dangerous high risk offenders from low risk offenders. This assessment is done to keep communities…
It is shown that fifty seven percent of people in the corrections system are on probation, while eleven percent are on parole, eleven percent are still in jail, and twenty one percent are still in prison. Of the fifty seven percent on probation, three quarters of those will end up back in the prison system before their probationary period is over. Sixty five percent of convicted felons do…
The majority perception of probation and parole is that it`s too lenient options in the US criminal justice system. Statistically, prison population is decreasing while probation and parole is constantly rising. Many may have concern as to why this is occurring. Some question the rehabilitation in probation and parole because so many offenders are being released to communities without much supervision. The Bureau of Justice Statistics informs that in 2009 probation numbers increased from 1,118,000 to 4,270,917, and parole increased from 220,400 to 828,169 (Pinkard, 2013). However, as these numbers continue to increase the structure of how probation and parole work are changing through technology.…
The broker/advocate role links clients to needed services, with little concern for the relationship between officer and client.…
Probation or parole officers abound as the work I would like to pursue in the criminal justice department. This job is characterized by a follow up or supervision of offenders who have completed their jail term. Thus, the supervision takes the form of making follow ups regarding how a released offender leads their lives. According to research, such offenders are expected to lead a drug and crime free life (Crighton & Towl, 2008). They are expected to report on several occasions in the probation officer’s office, which is located at the County or State buildings. Besides, the offenders are expected to adhere to other specified requirements. The job entails visiting homes and neighborhoods of released offenders and getting…
Many county probation agencies do not follow the best practices identified by experts and are underperforming in key outcome measures such as the number of probationers successfully completing probation. When considering a probation officer contemplating a decision to seek revocation of a client’s probation, the theories of probation supervision might underlie such a decision because it is pervasive and gives particular warp and depth to the components.…
My being arrested in this case, is a blessing in disguise. Ever since this has happened to me, it has changed my life drastically. I have been sober ever since this has happened. I was 2 months sober prior to my alcohol bracelet with SCRAM. I have been attending AA meetings regularly at least 3 times a week. I do stay busy at work at least 40 hours Monday thru Friday.…
Criminal Activity is on the rise. With prison populations growing at an all-time rate, the federal prison system has not been able to keep up. As a result, this is a serious problem which puts inmates and guards in danger and holds back efforts to rehabilitate convicts. ( McLaughlin, 2012)…