is not enough probation officers in Ontario. Infact‚ the province is proposing legislation that could result in seeing more metal detectors at courthouses‚ although there might be more need to use that money to hire additional probation officers. The auditor general of British Columbia ranked Ontario the lowest ratio in terms of probation officers to offenders. In Ontario‚ there are 66 offenders for every probation officer‚ compared to the average of 51. The success of probation programs relies
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Probation Officer Fran Hennessey Criminal Justice Major was not my first option; in fact I never even considered criminal justice. I was an undeclared freshman who hated school and was thinking about dropping out to work in the union. The only reason I went to college was because I received basketball scholarships to many schools and I wanted to continue the sport I loved to play. Talking to my family about this they obviously did not want me to drop out and they wanted me to continue school and
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Human Behavior Theories Conflict Theory Of the many theories that pertain to the probation and parole aspect of criminal justice‚ conflict theory stands out. This theory was founded by Karl Marx. Conflict theory states that power is at the center of every human relationship. It theorizes that there are only two types of people in the world: the people that have wealth and are in power and the working class‚ the powerless and poor. It holds the idea that it is in the best interest of the powerful
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If probation and parole were abolished completely‚ it would affect the prison system population throughout the United States. The prison population increased each year steadily until 2009‚ with 1‚617‚478 behind bars. (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011) Therefore‚ offenders are put on probation and parole in the United States because it’s an alternative to incarceration for eligible offenders. (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011) Probation and parole reduce the prison population from overcrowding; however‚ if probation and
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Parole Kristofer Allison November 14‚ 2011 CRJ 210 Probation and Parole Parole by definition is the "conditional early release from prison or jail‚ under supervision‚ after a portion of the sentence has been served." This practice assumes that the offender successfully demonstrated conformity to the rules and regulations of the prison environment and shows an ability to conform to society ’s norms and laws. The word‚ parole‚ derives from the French "parol" meaning "word of honor" and
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INTEGRITY ISSUES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR PROBATION OFFICER CCJ 1910-4 CAREER CHOICES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE -4 EVEREST UNIVERSITY ONLINE NANCY COCHRAN 03/01/2013 PROFESSOR: SHANNON ANGELIDIS • A CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL MUST MAINTAIN HIS OR HER INTEGRITY BY REMAING A CREDIBLE
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Probation is crucial for any person on probation because there are stipulations and rules to abide by to keep probation from violating their probation. They have been given another chance to prove to the courts that they are worthy to be in society and not incarcerated. All of this information is shared and they all accept the terms and conditions voluntarily. Everyone has favorites and sometimes the law is not followed in order to truly help someone remain in society and sustain their freedom. Is
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to house criminals of this nature. Parole It was important to explain to the client that depending in the verdict passed down in this case‚ he may be eligible at some point for parole. Parole serves as a form of release from incarceration for prisoners prior to completing their maximum sentence. For example‚ an individual sentenced to a maximum of twenty-five years‚ may be paroled and released after fifteen years. There are many factors that go into a parole boards
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Determining Conditions of Probation Conditions of probation and parole are primary factors that have an effect on an offender’s post-prison life. When determining conditions of probation and parole‚ the offenders’ background plays a very important part of the determination. The history of the offenses that the offender committed is extremely important of determining the condition of probation or parole. Probation and parole conditions consist of drug/alcohol treatment‚ psychiatric evaluation/treatment
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Probation officers role within the field of victim services has advanced over the past couple of decades. Previously underutilized within the criminal justice system‚ support and advocacy for victims is becoming a major part of the job for probation officers. The job of a probation officer has evolved from "court-oriented" to "victim-centric". Specifically understanding the needs of victims and their importance in the system can majorly affect the outcome of the offender’s probation. Victims
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