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!!