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Juvenile Probation and Rehabilitation, 2006.
This paper focuses on two specific juvenile rehabilitation and probation programs and the manner in which they treat and deal with minors convicted of crimes.
1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper delves into the similarities and differences in terms of services and treatments offered at the Lehigh County Juvenile Probation Department and the Cook County Juvenile Probation Department. This paper examines the manner in which both programs hold the convicted minors responsible for their actions. This paper discusses each program's style and method for developing and instilling positive life skills in which the minor in question is then able to become a productive member of society. This paper details the mission statement of each program and the manner in which these goals are obtained. The writer contends and explains why the current treatments and programs offered at both facilities need to be altered and improved upon to keep up with the constantly changing face of juvenile crimes in America.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Lehigh County Juvenile Probation Department
The Cook County Juvenile Probation Department
Conclusion
References
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"This juvenile probation department of Cook County, made up of the city of Chicago and its outlying metropolitan areas, is very similar to that of Lehigh County in many ways, especially in relation to aiming for a "balanced and restorative justice" and to hold offenders accountable for their illegal conduct which, it is hoped, will help them "to develop positive life skills to enable them to become productive members of the community." But unlike Lehigh County, Cook County, on its website, provides a mission statement consisting of the aim to recognize the welfare of all children and their families based on public safety; it also is committed to "providing the guidance, structure and services needed by every child under its supervision." Thus, both of these juvenile probation departments have very similar goals, namely, to protect society from repeat offenders while providing equal and fair justice to the offenders, due to their age and, at times, negative social positions."
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Parole and Probation, 2004.
A paper looking into the issues of parole and probation.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how probation and parole are two ways of dealing with an offender without keeping him or her in prison. When an offender is let out on parole, then he or she is being released from prison before his or her full sentence has been carried out. Probation is a program that was offered as an alternative to imprisoning an offender. It examines the probation and parole programs and offers a personal opinion of their efficiency and relevancy in the criminal justice system.
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"Robert James Bidinotto (1994) considers parole and probation to be extensions of the prison program in an excuse-making effort to free up overcrowded prisons. Bidinotto (1994) also believes that parole and probation do not work as alternatives to prison sentences and that there were many unnecessary, repeat crimes by offenders that would have not occurred had the offender been locked away. The prison guards and other prison employees favor probation and parole because it helps to relieve them from the responsibilities of having to watch more prisoners and also reduces the likelihood of injuries to jail and prison employees. Prison employees and court judges would rather see innocent civilians hurt rather than increase the risk of prison riots and injuries within the jails."
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Probation, 2003.
A review of probation administration in the United States.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents a review of probation administration in the United States, looking at probation as a form of criminal sentencing and its history. The paper looks at criticisms and positive attributes of the probation system of punishment.
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"Probation is the most common form of criminal sentencing in the United States. It is generally defined as a court-ordered disposition alternative through which a convicted offender is placed under the supervision and control of a probation officer ..."
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Probation and Parole, 2004.
Examines alternatives to the traditional punitive systems of probation and parole in the United States' justice system.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper identifies and elaborates on the various alternatives to traditional methods of probation and parole. In many cases, probation and parole in the United States simply do not work, or do not apply to all offenders and, instead, they add to the problem of recidivism in the nation's prisons. The criminal justice system needs to find alternatives to traditional methods of parole and probation to combat the overcrowding of the system, as well as the problems with maintaining control of parolees and probationers.
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"First, the nation must create better, more meaningful educational opportunities for young minorities, to keep them in school rather than on the streets, and more drug and addiction counseling so that those criminals who are addicts can lead more meaningful lives away from crime and addiction. It is clear the criminal justice system needs to evolve into something that is more viable and more serviceable to the people in the system, and the first way is to keep people out of the system in the first place."
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Probation and Parole, 2004.
This paper discusses that both parole and probation encompass the re-integration of convicted criminals within their communities in a supervised, controlled, and humane manner.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses that promoting parole and probation over incarceration is cost-effective and reduces taxpayer responsibility for funding prisons. The author points out that criminals who are offered parole or probation are placed into the care of outside agencies, which are often volunteer-based or privatized. The paper concludes that integration into the community places the focus of criminal justice issues back to the root causes of poverty, poor schooling, and other issues that jails simply do not address.
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"Moreover, parole and probation are humanitarian approaches to criminal justice, which often serves only to dehumanize offenders. Parole and probation both address crime as a community-based social issue and encourages the partnership of law enforcement agencies, faith-based organizations, and social service providers. Because human beings are capable of change, parole and probation encourage a realistic, humane outlook on the part of law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and the population at large. The American Probation and Parole Organization?s official position on probation is that human beings are capable of change; moreover, probation as a sentence offers due process of law for the offenders at the same time as it protects society and victims from harm."
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Probation: An Alternative to Incarceration, 2006.
A discussion on whether probation is the most practical method of treating large numbers of offenders.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how probation is seen to be a viable alternative to a jail sentence and far less destructive than time spent in an over-crowded, corrupted and dangerous environment which most of the prisons have become, giving the offender a greater chance at rehabilitation. This paper reviews the specific case of a Mr Joseph Jones, who has been convicted of burglary in the community in which he lives.
Contents:
Introduction
The Case of Mr. Joseph Jones
Why Probation For Mr. Jones?
The Victims in Mr. Jones' Case
Conclusion
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"In the case of Mr. Joseph Jones, it appears that his offenses were not carried out as a result of any true criminal intent as would be the case for a career criminal. Since Mr. Jones was gainfully employed at his job at Tempura Industries for eight years (his employer informed the court that Mr. Jones was an exemplary worker and was disappointed to lose him) and during his tenure was not involved in any criminal activity, he definitely appears to be a valid candidate for probation. Also, since he is married (five years) with one child, Mr. Jones is obviously a responsible parent, due to providing for his family while employed at Tempura Industries.
In addition, since Mr. Jones has shown much remorse for his offenses and has offered to compensate his victims, the court should take all of these facts under advisement and recommend
that Mr. Jones be placed on probation for a period of not less than two years and not more than three years.
The Victims in Mr. Jones' Case:
After a rather lengthy interview with all of Mr. Jones' victims, it appears that they would be very willing to accept monetary compensation for their losses. For example, Mr. _______. mentioned that he would be satisfied if Mr. Jones compensated him for the loss of his television (est. value $500); likewise, Mrs. _______. also agreed to monetary compensation for the loss of her 5-carat diamond ring (est. value $2000). Thus, Mr. Jones, during and upon the completion of his probation, will compensate these two victims and the others by working at odd jobs. Mr. Jones has also expressed that he will diligently search for full-time employment during his probation period. Finally, all of Mr. Jones' victims have been told the circumstances of this case and thus understand why he committed the burglaries in the first place. "
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Supervision in Probation and Parole, 2006.
This paper discusses the case of a drug user with relation to supervision in probation and parole.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer examines the case of Thomas User, a drug user who has twice violated the terms of his probation by relapsing into drug use. The paper argues against incarceration but suggests that, because Mr. User cannot be trusted to monitor himself, he should be placed in a half-way house environment where he can receive supervision from others. Beyond that, the writer discusses that this environment will control who Mr. User sees, will make sure that he attends his counseling for his substance abuse problem, and will allow him to receive around-the-clock support from skilled professionals.
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"Supervision in Probation and Parole: the case of Thomas User. Regrettably, narcotics use and narcotics distribution has become a very pervasive problem in our contemporary society. The following paper will examine the case of a man who became entwined in the narcotics web and who compounded his difficulties by breaching the terms of his probation. The following paper will argue that the best way of dealing with the matter is to tighten up the conditions of Thomas User's probation via adding more conditions to his probation. Among these, it may be advisable for the Probation Officer to place Thomas in a half-way home where he can be carefully monitored and where his whereabouts will be constantly known to professional staff trained to help men like him overcome their problems with substance abuse. With this in mind, it is to a discussion of Thomas that this paper now turns."
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A Probation Officer, 2002.
This paper describes the duties of a Probation Officer in Pennsylvania.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 18 sources, $ 138.95
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This paper reviews the early statutes and obligations that were first started in 1925. The author points out that much of the duties are still the same, but the advancement of technology has provided new tools to perform the job.
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Crime, Probation and Re-Offenders, 2002.
A look at the phenomenon of crime and re-offending in the United Kingdom.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 142.95
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This sixteen-page paper looks at the idea of crime and re-offending in the United Kingdom and how the government along with certain agencies have tried to reduce this crime increase. Furthermore the paper discuss the use of computer in the probation service and software that is designed to help reduce the rate of re-offenders, and how when taken into consideration with behavioural problems and homelessness the crime rates increase mainly by re-offenders. The paper also looks at the think first programme and how its failure to provide the necessary work and training for those out in the community falls short through and a lack in sheltered accomadation.
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Probation and Parole, 2002.
An overview of issues related to juvenile crime and parole.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper addresses two issues in criminal justice--how to reshape the system of parole and probation to save money and achieve more, and what to do about the growing problem of juvenile crime, which is occurring at a higher and higher level of violence.
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Probation System, 1999.
A critical appraisal of the system including underfunding, understaffing, overworked officers, recidivism, ineffectiveness, psychology of and as social work.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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"Probation systems in the United States are underfunded, understaffed, and unable to keep track of all the offenders nominally under their supervision--let alone offer them any help. The typical probation worker in overburdened systems is regarded as a combination of a clerk and law enforcement officer. But probation officers are seldom expected, or able, to do much for those under their charge beyond urging them to meet some basic reporting requirements and reporting their failure to do so. Recidivism among those on probation increases at an enormous rate as ever-greater numbers of persons on probation receive even less guidance, supervision, training, or treatment. The key to reducing recidivism lies in improving budgets, staffing, and staff training. But with other improvements the job of probation officer needs to be seriously rethought, especially in terms of ..."
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Can They Be Trusted?, 2004.
A paper discussing the ethics of parole and probation programs and offers a personal opinion of the effectiveness of the programs.
1,731 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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Probation and parole programs are highly criticized in modern society. Are they just excuses for lowering prison populations or do they actually work in rehabilitating offenders? This paper looks into the ethics of probation and parole programs and offers some critique of the programs.
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"Today?s criminal justice system is supposedly the best that America has ever had. However, there are always ethical issues in dealing with those among us who have the urges to commit crime. Probation and parole are two ways of dealing with an offender without keeping him or her in prison. When an offender is let out on parole, then he or she is being released from prison before his or her full sentence has been carried out. Probation is a program that was made as an alternative to imprisoning an offender. This paper will examine the probation and parole programs and offer a personal opinion of their efficiency and relevancy in the criminal justice system."
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Police Operations, 2002.
An overview of the job description and responsibilities of probation officers in the U.S. police force.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 25 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines the increasing number of responsibilities that are given to probation officers. Various issues and questions are looked at such as the need for probation officers to carry a gun.
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, 2004.
An analysis of the alternatives to probation and parole.
1,370 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of corrections and criminal justice. Specifically, it identifies and elaborates on the various alternatives to the traditional methods of probation and parole in an effort to combat the overcrowding of the justice system. The paper contends that recidivism is a continual problem in the prison system, and the criminal justice system must find a way to make prison less desirable and freedom more desirable.
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"Ultimately, the only way to significantly lower the recidivism rates facing the criminal justice system today is to make prison so unsavory that even lifelong criminals will not want to return. Today, many people have the feeling that prisons are like resorts of some sort. While prisoners have to work, they also often have access to cable television, computers, and many other items that they might not even have access to outside prison walls. Thus, prisons often make inmates too comfortable, and so, it is easier to return to prison than to create a meaningful life on the outside. The criminal justice system must make changes to how prisoners are incarcerated. Prison should never be better than life was on the outside. There are a handful of criminal justice professionals attempting to change the way prisons work, and one of them is Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a county sheriff in Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio has earned the nickname "America's Toughest Sheriff" for a reason. Arpaio has instituted many sweeping changes at the Maricopa County Jail in Phoenix."
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Offender Assessment System, 2002.
A discussion of the risk assessment within the probation service in the U.K. and how it affects re-offenders.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the risk assessment management process for the probation service of the United Kingdom with reference to Offender Assessment System (OASys) and how it has replaced the other methods used in the past. The paper also looks at methods used and how the system was formulated with operational systems.
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