Post on 17-Jan-2016
Welcome to CJ 101!!
Kaplan UniversityProfessor Chad Rosa
Unit 8
Kaplan University
Once again, a few reminders………
Your Professor – Me
Minnesota – southern metro area
Over 18 years of criminal justice experience including: private security, state patrol, municipal patrol officer and school resource officer
Online Learning at KU
KU stands for Kaplan University
Each class is 10 weeks long
Each week is called a Unit
Each unit has several graded items – check the gradebook!!
Online Learning at KU
Each unit/week starts on Wednesday & ends at 1159 pm EST on Tuesday
Start your work for each Unit early – DON’T wait until the end of the week to complete your work
Online Learning at KU
Want to be successful in my class?
The following are the secrets…
Reading Each unit has a reading link – which tells you which chapter(s) to read
Electronic book/chapters in docsharing
PowerPoints – Read both Start your work for each Unit early – DON’T wait until the end of the week to complete your work
Discussion Questions
Each unit has a discussion board question
Always answer the question with at least a 100 word response
Always “reply” to one other student for each question. Must give good input and thought – not “good post” etc
Quizzes
Many units will have a quiz
You can always retake a quiz to get a better grade – most recent score is kept
However, quizzes are only open during the unit, never accepted late
Seminars
EASTERN TIMENo seminar during units 5 or 10
Participation & quality input
If you miss a seminar – alternate assignment to DocSharing, NOT Dropbox
Seminars
If you miss a seminar – Review the instructions in the seminar link of each unit. To receive credit for the seminar if you are unable to attend, you are required to write a 1 page paper summary on what we covered.
Review the seminar archive for additional information.
Submit your assignment using the Doc Sharing tab.
Select the option to send to your instructor only.
More Success
Go in to DocSharing and print out my example paper and EXACTLY follow that format
MUST write all papers in a Microsoft Word document
MUST write in Times New Roman size 12 font and double space
Cover/title page, body of text and reference page
Gradebook
Always check your grade book Click on each individual grade so you can read my comments
You can always redo and resubmit any work for a better grade – BUT only within ONE week
For example, you receive a low grade on your Unit 2 paper – you have until the end of Unit 3 to resubmit it if you want to
Late Work
Late work will only be accepted one week late – for up to full credit
After one week – no credit will be given
Unit 7 Recap!!
Graded items:Discussion Board QuizSeminar
What do I have to do to complete Unit 8?
Read Chapter 12Discussion Board – Probation
Attend the Seminar Complete the Quiz
A Look Ahead…
Unit 9 – Just around the corner
Graded Items: Seminar Final Essay Paper – next slide
Unit 9 Final Essay Paper The US correctional system can serve two specific functions in relation to criminal offenders.
First, it can serve as a tool for punishing the offender and making the offender pay for his/her crimes.
Second, it can serve as a means to rehabilitating the offender and preparing him/her for successful reentry into society.
Unit 9 Final Essay Paper
Assignment Write a 3-page paper that answers all 3 of the following questions: How does our correctional system punish offenders?
How does our correctional system rehabilitate offenders?
Which method is more effective in reducing crime, punishment or rehabilitation? Explain your choice.
Unit 9 Final Essay Paper
IMPORTANT!!
You are required to use at least 2 references for this paper. One reference can be your text from this class and the other reference should come from the Kaplan library. Be sure to list your sources on your reference page.
Unit 9 Final Essay Paper
Your paper must follow this format: Page 1 – Cover page Pages 2, 3 and 4 – Body of text Page 5 – Reference page
Please remember to write a full 3 pages for your body of text. Your paper should be written in Times New Roman size 12 font and double spaced.
Unit 8
Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
We will examine the widespread use of probation in the American justice system. Probation is a court supervised sentence that requires
probationers to adhere to strict rules and be subject to monitoring by the court. Critics of probation charge that crimes are often committed by individuals while they are on probation. We will examine the tenets of
probation and the different methods employed in community-based sentencing.
Unit 8
The differences between probation and parole.
The legal environment of the probation and parole systems.
The role of probation and parole officers.
The current use and likely future of probation and parole.
Unit 8
Explain the differences between probation and parole…
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each…
Take a shot at it…
Probation
A sentence of imprisonment that is suspended; instead, the sentence is served while under supervision in the community.
This is conditional freedom granted by a judicial officer to a convicted offender, as long as the person meets certain conditions of behavior.
Probation
In 2002, of the nearly 2 million adults on probation:
More than 3/5 met the conditions Approximately 13% were incarcerated 3% absconded
11% had probation revoked without being ordered to serve time
Probation
Probationers must abide by court-mandated conditions or risk probation revocation.
There are two types of conditions: general and specific.
Probation
General Conditions Apply to all probationers within the jurisdiction.
Examples: Obey laws Maintain employment Remain within jurisdiction
Allow probation officer to visit home or work place
Pay court ordered fines
Specific Conditions Judge-mandated for the specific probationer.
Examples: Surrender driver’s license
Pass GED test Do community service Curfew Complete a treatment plan
Parole
The status of an offender conditionally released from prison by a paroling authority prior to the expiration of sentence, required to observe conditions of parole, and placed under the supervision of a parole agency.
Parole
Strategy for prisoner reentry:
The managed return to the community of individuals released from prison.
Parole
There’s a growing reluctance to use parole.
Most states use mandatory release.
About 91% of parolees are released via mandatory release.
In 2006, 784,408 offenders were on parole.
States vary considerably in their use of parole.
Parole
Of all parolees:
46% successfully complete parole. 26% return to prison for parole violations.
11% return to prison for new violations.
Parole Conditions
Similar to probation conditions General and special conditions Examples of conditions include stipulations that parolees must Periodically report to parole officer Maintain employment Pay fines and restitution Sometimes pay a “parole supervisory fee”
Probation vs. Parole
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Probation and Parole
Advantages Low cost Increased employment
Restitution Community support Reduced risk of criminal sanctions
Increased use of community services
Better rehabilitation opportunities
Disadvantages Relative lack of
punishment Increased risk to
community Higher social costs
Probation and Parole
Explain the nature of the job of probation and parole officers…
Probation and Parole
Job Functions 1. Presentence investigations 2. Intake procedures 3. Needs assessment/diagnosis 4. Supervision of clients
Job Challenges 1. Balancing conflicting roles 2. Caseload 3. Frequent lack of opportunities for upward mobility
Intermediate Sanctions
The use of non-traditional sentences in lieu of imprisonment and fines.
These sentences offer alternatives that fall somewhere between simple probation and outright incarceration.
Also called alternative sentencing strategies.
Types of Intermediate Sanctions
Examples include:
Split sentences Shock probation/parole Shock incarceration Mixed sentences and community service Intensive supervision Home confinement and electronic monitoring
Intermediate Sanctions
List the advantages of intermediate sanctions over more traditional forms of sentencing…
Advantages of Intermediate Sanctions
There are three distinct advantages:
Less expensive, per offender, than prison
They are “socially cost effective” Provide flexibility in terms of resources, time, and place
Probation and Parole
Describe the likely future of probation and parole…
Future of Probation and Parole
Criticized by many citizen groups, academics, some government officials, and even some prisoners.
“Get tough” attitudes have resulted in a decreased use of probation and parole.
Parole advocates caution that eliminating parole can lead to public safety issues and wasting tax dollars.
Some jurisdictions are moving toward a system of reentry courts with judges acting as reentry managers.
Reinventing Probation and Parole
Reinventing probation and parole means that we must address:
Problems with risk assessment Increased recidivism rates Inadequate supervision of probationers and parolees
Unit 8 Requirements
Read Chapters 12 Attend the Weekly Seminar Respond to the Discussion Board – 100 word answer and respond to at least one other student
Take the Quiz Complete everything by Tuesday at 1159pm EST
Good Night
That is all I have for tonight!! Have a great upcoming week!!