Early Probation

Early termination should be offered to most all probationers as an incentive for good behavior. Many individuals have landed themselves on probation for actions and choices that are what is considered victimless crimes. In these instances probation gives these probationers the opportunity to prove themselves capable of living within the community without causing damage or destruction.

According to studies, “a national average estimates between 60-70% of state probationers (Nieto, 2003) and 49-57% of parolees successfully complete supervision.” My thought are if the individuals that are doing what they should be doing why not cut them loose early. You already know who isn’t following the rules stop throwing away the resources on the one who could use the break and have proven worthy. The ones that are going to keep reoffending and show no respect for others and the law should not be cut a break.
You show good faith to the individuals that are doing what is expected. You show them that there are second chances and this helps to build self-worth and value within the probationer. Thus resulting in a person that is a more productive member of the community and less likely to reoffend in the future. The second thing is that it help to save resources that can be redistributed on programs to better help the individual who are not following the terms set forth in their probation. It enable for more time to follow up with those persons to ensure they have less of a chance of getting away with violations on their