Community Corrections

In community corrections the probation officer is taught that the only difference between us and an offender being on probation is being caught. This general statement is meant to keep the officer level headed as a deterrence of letting power of authority create an inflated ego. In many cases, citizens commit crimes that if they were caught it could possibly land them on probation. However, many of those citizens are not the typical offender on probation. Probation is an alternative sentence that suspends jail or prison time for eligible offenders so they can complete conditions such as community service, pay restitution, or complete drug treatment. Probation and parole can include many types of citizens that commit crimes such as driving under …show more content…
Mala in se crimes are those that have victims and typically they are universally agreed to be morally wrong. The nature of mala in se crimes create a great deal of fear with in the community, as well as, greatly diminish the trust of people within society. Tuthill prior to coming home had no clue to the violence she was about to encounter. Leaving a successful interview, with a positive and uplifted attitude, she was coming home, a place that is meant to keep her safe from harm but she became the victim of a brutal …show more content…
The culture that he exhibited was likely conducive of many traits that are shown in the African American culture and community. Likewise, in the African American culture mental health treatment is often viewed through a negative lens. Mental health treatment is often perceived as a weakness and causes many individuals to shun treatment. According to an article in “In the African American community, many people misunderstand what a mental health condition is and don’t talk about this topic. This lack of knowledge leads many to believe that a mental health condition is a personal weakness or some sort of punishment from God. African Americans may be reluctant to discuss mental health issues and seek treatment because of the shame and stigma associated with such conditions” (Nami.org). being in a cultural environment that stigmatizes mental health can foster self-medicating using drugs and alcohol. This can lead to more mental health issues and possibly more criminal