Research Paper on Probators
CHAPTER ONE:
General introduction to the study
Introduction
This chapter provides a general introduction to the study. It lays down the background to the roles of probation service in reducing recidivism in kenya, statement of the study, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, research questions, research hypotheses, justification of the study, scope and limitations of the study, definition of significant terms and a summary of the chapter.
Background of the study
The incidence of crime and deviance has generated plenty of debate from criminologists and the general public alike. Stories of recidivism appearing frequently in the media have cast a harsh light on the early release and poor supervision of criminal offenders in probation. Countries have put considerable measures to manage the upsurge of crime and provide protection to its citizens.
The effectiveness of the roles of probation in reducing criminal recidivism in kenya has removed a controversial subject. Many experts and the public find little basis for confidence that supervision accomplishes much and a few would agree with Martinson’s(1976) classic assessment that probation is ‘a kind of a standing joke’ and his famous phrase of Nothing works in the criminal justice system.
Over the years,many offenders who go through the rehabilitation programs in the probation are assumed to reoffend and become the terror of the society at large. In the contemporary society, many criminals find probation as a gate way from the tough fangs of the criminal law where afterall, they find themselves similar before conviction. In most cases, the blame is shouldered by the probation officersfor their failure to perform their roles in supervoising the offenders adequately. Most of offenders placed under probation are half baked to fully become law abiding citizens.
Statement of the problem
The menace of criminal recidivism among probationers has been a problem in many jurisdictions, kenya included.
General introduction to the study
Introduction
This chapter provides a general introduction to the study. It lays down the background to the roles of probation service in reducing recidivism in kenya, statement of the study, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, research questions, research hypotheses, justification of the study, scope and limitations of the study, definition of significant terms and a summary of the chapter.
Background of the study
The incidence of crime and deviance has generated plenty of debate from criminologists and the general public alike. Stories of recidivism appearing frequently in the media have cast a harsh light on the early release and poor supervision of criminal offenders in probation. Countries have put considerable measures to manage the upsurge of crime and provide protection to its citizens.
The effectiveness of the roles of probation in reducing criminal recidivism in kenya has removed a controversial subject. Many experts and the public find little basis for confidence that supervision accomplishes much and a few would agree with Martinson’s(1976) classic assessment that probation is ‘a kind of a standing joke’ and his famous phrase of Nothing works in the criminal justice system.
Over the years,many offenders who go through the rehabilitation programs in the probation are assumed to reoffend and become the terror of the society at large. In the contemporary society, many criminals find probation as a gate way from the tough fangs of the criminal law where afterall, they find themselves similar before conviction. In most cases, the blame is shouldered by the probation officersfor their failure to perform their roles in supervoising the offenders adequately. Most of offenders placed under probation are half baked to fully become law abiding citizens.
Statement of the problem
The menace of criminal recidivism among probationers has been a problem in many jurisdictions, kenya included.