The Roles of the Probation Officer and Parole Officer are very similar. Both roles are challenged with supervising or “keeping up” with offenders that have come through the criminal justice system however, what sets these two positions apart is the point of which interaction occurs with the offenders. Probation Officers tend to have the initial contact with an offender during the process of pre-trial sentencing. The Parole Officers are involved with offenders after they have been sentenced and have
theories as to help reduce recidivism to prevent the overcrowding of prisons and so forth. However, the truth and reality remains that recidivism is a constant battle and challenge faced every day in our prison systems. Some look to probation and parole as ways to help reduce recidivism and the issues that surround it; however, these two prongs do not always play in that favor as detailed below. B. Probation Issues: Probation is a sentence whereby a convict is released from confinement; however
prison system was operating at 95.8 per cent of its operational capacity with four thousand eight hundred and ninety three beds at Barwon Prison being occupied by inmates (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2013). The fact that Victorian prisons are becoming overpopulated and that the Victorian prison system is at a stall is also illustrated by the poor conditions and level of healthcare offered to the prison’s inhabitants with over 47 percent of inmates suffering from a mental or physical health problem
student this is something to dream about but dreams do come true and becoming a correctional officer is a great dream or career choice. Becoming a correctional officer is no easy task. In this paper the definition of a corrections officer will be explained, history of corrections will be discussed, where corrections officers work, as well as physical qualities needed, and training, salary and job outlook. Definition of a correction officer is "a person who serves as the voice of authority, while also
report the crime and arrest to prosecution in court. The court is the key that makes the decisions about pretrial detention and deciding on sentences for those convicted of the crime committed. The penal system is the jails; prisons, probation, and parole officer stand, making sure the inmates are in check. The criminal justice system goes through many changes, most often from government change or the people. There are many jobs in the criminal justice field for example a crime scene investigator. Key
The year 1993 also consisted of Tupac shooting two off-duty police officers that he believed was harassing an African American man in Atlanta. Pac decided to take matters into his own hands which lead to a fight with the officers, in which he shot one in the leg and the other in the buttocks. Following the shooting, he was facing charges until the case revealed that the officers were intoxicated which aided both the release of Pac and allowed the charges to be dropped. Tupac
constitution. The success of these judges and the decisions they grant when working with juveniles will rely on their ability to ensure that the offenders receive the appropriate sentences and give juveniles the applicable counseling sessions to aid them in becoming productive members of society. Aggravating Circumstances Affecting a Juvenile's Outcome The juvenile justice system is designed to rehabilitate juveniles who have been involved in acts that go against the norms of society and when a juvenile
probation is the act of promising to abide by the guidelines of the agreement with the court in exchange for not receiving a jail or prison sentence, but if any agreement is violated the individual will be sentenced for the original crime. A Probation Officer is aan armed personnel who supervise and conduct pre-dispositions and pre-sentence investigation. The investigation provides the history of physical, mental, psychiatric health and criminal/delinquent history for adults and juveniles. This information
In Canadian criminal courts there are three general sentencing options which judges or juries can choose when sentencing a criminal. These options are known as utilitarian sentencing, retributive sentencing and restorative sentencing. In theory, utilitarian sentencing is focused on the future conduct of the criminal, retributive sentencing focuses on punishing the criminal for past conduct and restorative sentencing focuses on criminals reconciling with victims. All three options have good reasons
The job of a police officer is one that appeals to a wide variety of people for a wide variety of reasons. This is a career path with a lot of potential for movement and growth within the department and that will offer a wide variety of opportunities for those who choose to enter the field. In order to gain a thorough understanding of local hiring practices and standards, this paper will focus on a particular department. This paper will outline the different aspects to consider and observations