Probation

Probation and parole have similarities as well as differences. Probation is ordered by a judge in court at the time of sentencing instead of a prison time. However, some of the jurisdictions required a short-term incarceration sentence followed by immediate probation which refers to as a split sentence. Probations have different supervision positions including active supervision, which obligate them to do a regularity report to a probation authority either by mail, in person, or by telephone. On…

Probation and Punishment Probation is an alternative to prison provided by the court as a form of punishment for offenders that do not pose a severe threat to society. After reviewing the file of Kris, Robert Donovan, a Jurisville probation officer, has suggested severe probation. Probation officers examine the record of an individual and make recommendations to the court. Severe probation refers to direct supervision by a probation officer that is organized and designed to reroute the offender…

Probation Work in the United States United States legislators established the probation officer role in the early 1900’s. These professionals supervise individuals involved in the justice system by working to identify their risk factors as well as resources to with their reintegration into society. Probation officers work with released inmates in a few ways to help begin new lives. Probation Work Throughout Time A document published by the U.S. Probation Office of the District of Columbia…

Upon discovering that I would be an intern for Travis County Adult Probation, I had expectations on what I would encounter and an idea of what the position would entail. When thinking about individuals who are on probation, people I would soon face, I had an image of what they would be like. I imagined meeting people who displayed certain stereotypical characteristics that are promulgated through society such as baggy clothing, tattoos, and tough attitudes. I imagined uneducated people of low…

Lisa Godinho with the tittle of Probation Officer at Kendall County Court Services is agreeing to be interviewed. There are several reasons as why interviewing a probation officer was my choice. The main one being the importance of rehabilitating an individual, which probation officers take a huge part. They rehabilitate an individual by supervision to ensure their offenders are behaving themselves, ensuring the offender does not commit another offence. There are however several cases where…

the people who are hurting behind it. Sometimes there isn’t no high sentencing for those and some inmates get on parole. Higher crimes are the ones that I believe should be life sentencing. While minor crimes should be eligible to be on parole or probation. In the article Rodriguez committed a crime of shooting and killing a man. Due to family problems and he lost it. He completed his sentencing and did more than what he was asked for. Judge said after his sentencing he was eligible for parole.…

Juvenile probation was originally started through John Augustus when he persuaded a judge in 1841 to release an offender to him for supervision in the community rather than to sentence him to prison (Lawrence et al, pg. 410). Juvenile probation is provided on the basis of having supervision and guidance through programs such educational and employment services and assistance in other areas as well. Juvenile probation has been the most predominantly used juvenile court disposition. There have…

support young adults is Juvenile Probation. Juvenile probation is one of the _______ for young adults who have been charged with crimes in juvenile court. Juvenile probation differ from state it can also differ between jurisdictions within a state. Although, some policies may be different the basic career description are the same. Some of the basic functions of a probation officer is to, investigate cases, interview individuals who represents the juvenile, recommend probation or parole…

My job is to help prevent them from committing new crimes. A probation officer must meet with the probationer, family and friends to gather background information to help better identify the right course of rehabilitation by providing rules of conduct, and setting goals. Probation officers should be able to discuss what factors might have led the probationer toward criminal behavior and provide adequate resources the probationer…

numbers of criminals, probation is a very important job that needs to be done effectively. Many probation officers do not go the extra mile to help the offender make a healthier lifestyle. Probation can be very difficult and stressful work. Passion is needed when handling someone 's life, it 's a very big responsibility. Many facilities are doing studies to enhance the system so more people get on the right track rather than going to jail. In order to become an effective probation officer a…