The Probation Paradox: Striking A Balance Between Punishment And Leniency

Webthe reach and impact of probation and parole.

Weboriginally designed as a rehabilitative alternative to imprisonment, probation represents the largest form of penal control and a critical intersection between criminal.

Webthe mechanisms shaping this relationship between probation and prison populations.

Webone of the most popular reform suggestions is to expand probation supervision in lieu of incarceration.

Webwith over four million people on community supervision, we might expect empirical evidence to show that probation and parole significantly reduces crime.

Webin fairness, probation and parole authorities are currently facing unreasonably high caseloads, limiting their capacity to meaningfully case manage each.

In others, it has a strong alternative effect;

And in still others, the two forces seem to roughly balance out.

Webfirst, an examination of probation’s intended consequences is required.

The paradox of probation model argues that there are two central outcomes that determine.

Imagining Solutions Beyond ALL Forms of Punishment: Size and Scope of

And in still others, the two forces seem to roughly balance out.

Webfirst, an examination of probation’s intended consequences is required.

The paradox of probation model argues that there are two central outcomes that determine.

Webthe results suggest that probation was not the primary driver of mass incarceration in most states, nor is it likely to be a simple panacea to mass incarceration, and reforms to.