Consider a probation officer contemplating a decision to seek revocation of a client's probation. What theories might underlie such a decision? What are the goals? What kinds of information should the officer seek? What kinds of feedback might the probation officer want to influence later decisions? If possible, cite real life cases you have seen in the news to help illustrate your answer.
When a probation violation is extremely severe, or after multiple lesser violations, a probation revocation hearing could be scheduled. A judge at the hearing will consider reports from the probation officer, and if probation is revoked, the probationer will often be incarcerated in jail or prison. Decision making is one of most important concerns for managers …show more content…
The officer might consider how the revocation has affected one client so that in the future, he can better asses a situation where revocation is, or isn’t necessary. Goals of revocation is to make the client realize that he or she is wrong for violating the conditions set upon them in the court of law. Revocation should be of the last resort to any probation officer. The goals of probation officer are to ultimately help the client by deterring him or her from resorting to crime, and to guide the individual toward a path free of …show more content…
Attorney for Hawaii and finally judge, Alm won the respect of the law enforcement community. “I was the toughest enforcer in the courthouse,” he said. “I gave more consecutive sentences than anybody else. “That reputation gave Alm an opportunity. He knew Hawaii and the justice system. He also knew it needed a change, particularly the probation program. Parole is conditional release from prison, granted to inmates who have already served part of their sentence. Probation is an alternative to prison time, offered by the court during sentencing. So rather than doing hard time in a cell, the guilty party remains free - with certain stipulations. They vary by jurisdiction, but typically include paying a restitution fee, reporting to a probation officer, refraining from alcohol, being subject to drug tests and staying within geographic areas. The principle makes sense, according to Alm. Probation is a great way to keep people out of prison, help them rebuild their lives and ease the burden on taxpayers. The problem is that probationers rampantly violate the rules, and are often sent back to prison is at the discretion of the probation officer or presiding judge. How those authorities respond to violations varies widely from state to state, according to a 2007 Pew Study, with "enormous implications" for prison population size, cost and public
When a probation violation is extremely severe, or after multiple lesser violations, a probation revocation hearing could be scheduled. A judge at the hearing will consider reports from the probation officer, and if probation is revoked, the probationer will often be incarcerated in jail or prison. Decision making is one of most important concerns for managers …show more content…
The officer might consider how the revocation has affected one client so that in the future, he can better asses a situation where revocation is, or isn’t necessary. Goals of revocation is to make the client realize that he or she is wrong for violating the conditions set upon them in the court of law. Revocation should be of the last resort to any probation officer. The goals of probation officer are to ultimately help the client by deterring him or her from resorting to crime, and to guide the individual toward a path free of …show more content…
Attorney for Hawaii and finally judge, Alm won the respect of the law enforcement community. “I was the toughest enforcer in the courthouse,” he said. “I gave more consecutive sentences than anybody else. “That reputation gave Alm an opportunity. He knew Hawaii and the justice system. He also knew it needed a change, particularly the probation program. Parole is conditional release from prison, granted to inmates who have already served part of their sentence. Probation is an alternative to prison time, offered by the court during sentencing. So rather than doing hard time in a cell, the guilty party remains free - with certain stipulations. They vary by jurisdiction, but typically include paying a restitution fee, reporting to a probation officer, refraining from alcohol, being subject to drug tests and staying within geographic areas. The principle makes sense, according to Alm. Probation is a great way to keep people out of prison, help them rebuild their lives and ease the burden on taxpayers. The problem is that probationers rampantly violate the rules, and are often sent back to prison is at the discretion of the probation officer or presiding judge. How those authorities respond to violations varies widely from state to state, according to a 2007 Pew Study, with "enormous implications" for prison population size, cost and public