Probation

Diversion and Probation Diversion programs are available to certain defendants who are classified as unable to comprehend the punitive system. This can be the mentally ill, or someone who would benefit from treatment other than imprisonment. According to Schmalleger and Ortiz Smykla (2015), Diversion is a program created where the accused chooses to participate by undergoing treatment, such as drug or alcohol, mental health services, employment counseling, and education and training. This…

There are many issues involving our probation and parole systems in the United States. Probation and parole are both contemplated community corrections that include supervision in the community. There are many problems with overcrowding in prisons due to long term sentencings. Due to the overcrowding in prisons they have no choice but to release them early from their sentencing and that is unfair to the other offenders considering it is unfair to the offenders that committed a lesser crime and…

A probation officer works with individuals who are serving probation instead of jail time. They must keep in contact with the offenders and their family members at all time to make sure that they meet all the terms of their probation; sometimes, they drug testing those under their supervision. Probation officer’s job is to fulfill many roles for the individuals; they offer treatment options, help individual find jobs and keep track of their progress. They are basically a supervisor and a mentor…

Probation and parole are different programs but the sameness and the deviation of the two sanctions are the most effective alternatives to incarceration. Community Based Corrections are the basis of parole and probation along with the role of the community. An offender has the chance to be controlled and supervised and/or treated within the community as to not remain in prison. There are sanctions that each of these programs possess and the individual must follow, before being fully released…

Probation is the suspension of a jail sentence that allows a person convicted of a crime to remain in their community without going to jail. Probation requires that you follow a set of court-ordered rules under the supervision of a probation officer. The conditions of the person’s probation may require them to do community service, meeting with their probation officer, or refraining from using illegal drugs. As you analyze a candidate for probation you must develop a profile for an intensive…

Many people don’t make it through probation successfully for several reason. Being on probation can be too demanding and many people aren’t aware of what the consequences are if probation is violated. According to Dalton, those people who are innocent are more likely plea guilty when probation is offered. (Lec, 3/25/16) Innocent people are less likely to be fully informed about how probation works, which results in them violating it. Furthermore, probation can be expensive. For those who do…

and community opposition or support. Parole and probation are the types of community supervision. The jurisdiction over probation is the matter of the sentencing court. The jurisdiction over parole is the work of the parole board. The correction department, although a separate agency from the parole board is tasked with the supervision decision for the parolees and probationers in the community. The court may release the convicted offenders on probation or may sentence to serve time in a prison…

Probation throughout the United States: A Good Thought, but Horrible Results Since the introduction of probation in the United States, the system has proved to be ineffective time and time again. There are many issues that back up this idea ranging from overloaded caseloads, statistically proved recidivism rates, and lack of community based rehabilitation programs. In the world we live in today, there are many different types of offenders that get sentenced to probation. Offenders on…

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…

The duties and responsibilities of a Juvenile Probation Officer vary slightly from that of a Juvenile Parole Officer. A probation officer deals with the juvenile offenders who have lost their way and broken the law in some way, but don’t require institutionalization. Juvenile Probation Officers are tasked with getting these juvenile offenders back on track to lead a productive and successful life in the community. These probation officers also work closely with schools, families, and…