Probation and Parole
Probation and Parole are critical components of the correctional system, focusing on supervising and rehabilitating individuals outside of incarceration. This directory provides articles and resources on the processes, challenges, and best practices for managing probation and parole cases. Understanding these aspects is essential for ensuring compliance, reducing recidivism, and supporting successful reintegration into society. For related content, explore our section on recidivism.
The attack killed Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounded Officer Sino Seng as the two sat in an unmarked vehicle
Two men say a former New Orleans judge forced them to use and pay for ankle monitors from ETOH, a company owned by the judge’s former law partner
Looking and acting the part begins with your very first interaction with clients
As budget cuts purge prisons, how can we expect community corrections to keep its grip?
New legislation mandating specific time frames for inmate releases sparks conflict
Final report to the governor is due by the end of the month
Guillermo Ramirez Peyro won’t be deported because he would likely be tortured and killed
More than 250 inmates freed without supervised parole under a new Calif. law were convicted of violent crimes
Supporters say the plan will cut prison populations and reduce recidivism rates
Career criminals who challenged their life sentences may see those sentences reduced
Justices have a good time debating ‘good time’
A task force seeks changes in how offenders are punished, educated and supported in the community
The board has no formal budget and a minimal staff
Parole board will be stripped of powers and recidivism will increase
Restrictions relaxed for nonviolent criminals
Thoughts on reforming rehabilitation built by looking at past failures
Decision comes after the arrest of John Albert Gardner III charged with killing a teen
Sex offender moved too close to school but remained free prior to allegedly murdering teen
Schwarzenegger made announcement after learning the files of a man charged with killing a teen had been destroyed
A decade old report recommended that the sex-offender accused of killing a Calif. teen never leave prison
Officials scrambling to fill job vacancies
Virginia Parole Board denies 94% of requests
Areas smothered with fear as offenders leave prison
Prisons looking for a new method after Baltimore inmate bluffs his way out of prison
Richard Peterson gets 3 days in jail for doing show about one night stand with stripper
Vanessa Jackson was notoriously convicted of starving 4 adopted brothers in 2003
Gov. Granholm wants to cut more than $130 mil from budget
Ventura County continues releases, stating the judge only ordered Sacramento area to stop
Counties are interpreting law to ease crowding in different ways
