The intensive supervision model was adopted as an “alternative sanction” to assist in reducing overcrowding in the prison system and aid in the reduction of cost to house an already overcrowded inmate population‚ as well as reduce recidivism (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011). Nevertheless‚ the concept was to allow convicted criminals that posed “less of a threat to society” the opportunity to be placed on probation‚ with the stipulation they be strictly supervised (Latessa & Smith‚ 2011). This
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can we expect them to not revert to their old ways? b. Probation/Parole Officer i. Society owes the probation/parole officer respect and understanding. People may not agree with offenders getting probation/parole‚ but they need to understand that just because an offender is not in prison does not mean they
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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 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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Supervision is a process in which a worker is given responsibility to work with another to meet organisation‚ professional activities. The purpose of professional supervision gives the opportunity for employer and worker to come together to reflect on work practise and reflect and evaluate their work through discussion‚ report and observation. When I undertake any supervision my aim is to identify solutions to any problems‚ improve practise and increase understanding of any issues. I will cover
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Supervision Consultant As a consultant‚ counselors find ways to focus on therapeutic models‚ and intervention techniques to help strengthen counseling roles. A consultant also can build confidence in a new counselor’s abilities as well as to argue range of experience. A consultant also will improve on interventions. In the role of adviser it “…provides options and alternatives rather than answers‚ and the interaction is more collegial" (Pearson‚ 2004‚ p. 363). As a consultant there will
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Management initiatives for the Agri-business sector in India Topic: Capital intensive vs. labour intensive in agri-business Abstract The presentation attempts at reviewing the management initiatives for capital and labour intensives in agri-business in India. Agriculture has played a vital role in the survival of human and development of civilization. Agriculture continues to be a fundamental instrument for sustainable development in India. Agri-business is a generic term for the various
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Probation has become the most common sentence ruled in a court of law. With Prisons overflowing with criminals‚ alternative forms of punishment have become the top choice when dealing with violent adult offenders. The number of individuals on probation has become two times the amount of the prison population. Putting more of these people on probation was a way to neutralize the issue of overcrowding. Statistically‚ the numbers of those incarcerated have dropped due to probation but have crime rates
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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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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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