Probation Officer Fran Hennessey Criminal Justice Major was not my first option; in fact I never even considered criminal justice. I was an undeclared freshman who hated school and was thinking about dropping out to work in the union. The only reason I went to college was because I received basketball scholarships to many schools and I wanted to continue the sport I loved to play. Talking to my family about this they obviously did not want me to drop out and they wanted me to continue school and
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If probation and parole were abolished completely‚ it would affect the prison system population throughout the United States. The prison population increased each year steadily until 2009‚ with 1‚617‚478 behind bars. (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011) Therefore‚ offenders are put on probation and parole in the United States because it’s an alternative to incarceration for eligible offenders. (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011) Probation and parole reduce the prison population from overcrowding; however‚ if probation and
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Parole Kristofer Allison November 14‚ 2011 CRJ 210 Probation and Parole Parole by definition is the "conditional early release from prison or jail‚ under supervision‚ after a portion of the sentence has been served." This practice assumes that the offender successfully demonstrated conformity to the rules and regulations of the prison environment and shows an ability to conform to society ’s norms and laws. The word‚ parole‚ derives from the French "parol" meaning "word of honor" and
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Probation is crucial for any person on probation because there are stipulations and rules to abide by to keep probation from violating their probation. They have been given another chance to prove to the courts that they are worthy to be in society and not incarcerated. All of this information is shared and they all accept the terms and conditions voluntarily. Everyone has favorites and sometimes the law is not followed in order to truly help someone remain in society and sustain their freedom. Is
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INTEGRITY ISSUES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR PROBATION OFFICER CCJ 1910-4 CAREER CHOICES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE -4 EVEREST UNIVERSITY ONLINE NANCY COCHRAN 03/01/2013 PROFESSOR: SHANNON ANGELIDIS • A CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL MUST MAINTAIN HIS OR HER INTEGRITY BY REMAING A CREDIBLE
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to house criminals of this nature. Parole It was important to explain to the client that depending in the verdict passed down in this case‚ he may be eligible at some point for parole. Parole serves as a form of release from incarceration for prisoners prior to completing their maximum sentence. For example‚ an individual sentenced to a maximum of twenty-five years‚ may be paroled and released after fifteen years. There are many factors that go into a parole boards
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Determining Conditions of Probation Conditions of probation and parole are primary factors that have an effect on an offender’s post-prison life. When determining conditions of probation and parole‚ the offenders’ background plays a very important part of the determination. The history of the offenses that the offender committed is extremely important of determining the condition of probation or parole. Probation and parole conditions consist of drug/alcohol treatment‚ psychiatric evaluation/treatment
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Probation officers role within the field of victim services has advanced over the past couple of decades. Previously underutilized within the criminal justice system‚ support and advocacy for victims is becoming a major part of the job for probation officers. The job of a probation officer has evolved from "court-oriented" to "victim-centric". Specifically understanding the needs of victims and their importance in the system can majorly affect the outcome of the offender’s probation. Victims
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Probation for Violent Offenders Throughout history crime has been penalized with jail time or imprisonment. Until recently during the early 20th Century we have come up with an alternative to jail time which emerged as probation. However‚ this alternative exempts people who have convicted violent or heinous crimes. Should people who have committed murder‚ forcible rape‚ robbery and aggravated assault be able to obtain probation as a substitute as well? This seems to still be the question that
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15 PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS The extension of probation for felonies still encounters strenuous antagonism and distrust. Most of this antagonism flows from the fear that probation will undermine the efficiency of punishment as a deterrent of crime. Formerly‚ severity of punishment was believed to be the great deterrent. Severity of punishment has not deterred crime to any great extent. — FRANK WADE‚ CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAN PRISON ASSOCIATION‚ 1923 INTRODUCTION This chapter considers
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