Introduction Parole and probation originated on the idea there is a need for criminal offenders to establish relationships with other community members in an attempt to address the offenders’ criminality relating to general prosocial behavior, vocational training, education and substance abuse. Parole refers to an act of releasing the offender from a reformatory or penal institution after the offender has served a certain proportion of the maximum sentence (Travis & Visher, 2005). In light of this, the offender is given parole based on the condition that he or she will maintain good behavior and while being guided by the institution or another approved agency. Parole is loosely defined as conditional release. However, the offender
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It can be used both proactively in strengthening the community by improving empathy and communication, and re-actively in responding to the crime and/or conflict (Restorative Justice Initiative, 2016). It is important to note that crime not only involves breaking the law but also damaging the relations among the community members. As such, Jones has not only breached the law by possessing and distributing methamphetamines but also damaged his relationship with the community members. Particularly, by distributing methamphetamines, the drug could have caused harm to other members of the community who use it. Therefore, it is arguably true that Jones has created an emotional wound that calls for emotional healing. Thus, restorative justice could help in restoring the community relationship. Restorative justice recognizes that relationships and people have been harmed and facilitates the community members, the offender, and the victims to discuss together with the aim of repairing the harm. However, the offender must be take responsibility as well as be accountable for causing such harm to the community …show more content…
Scholars contend that the model has been successful in assessing and rehabilitating offenders across the world (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). As its name suggests, this model is centered on three basic principles: risk, need, and responsivity. The risk principle postulates that the services offered to the parolee should be consistent with his or her risk of reoffending (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). As such, the CCO is required to devote appropriate resources to the offender in providing interventions targeting his or her unique criminal risk factors. The CCO should determine the risk levels of the offender by examining the factors related to re-offense. Such risk factors include both static and dynamic factors. The need principle postulates that the CCO should evaluate the offender’s criminogenic needs (dynamic criminal risk factors) and focus the treatment to meet such needs (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). Particularly, Jones’ major risk factors could include substance abuse, negative marital relationships, and antisocial personality pattern. Finally, the responsivity principle involves providing appropriate treatment to the offender at the correct level (Offenderchange.org, n.d)). In this case, the CCO should provide the offender with cognitive behavioral treatment in order to maximize his ability to respond positively to the rehabilitative
It can be used both proactively in strengthening the community by improving empathy and communication, and re-actively in responding to the crime and/or conflict (Restorative Justice Initiative, 2016). It is important to note that crime not only involves breaking the law but also damaging the relations among the community members. As such, Jones has not only breached the law by possessing and distributing methamphetamines but also damaged his relationship with the community members. Particularly, by distributing methamphetamines, the drug could have caused harm to other members of the community who use it. Therefore, it is arguably true that Jones has created an emotional wound that calls for emotional healing. Thus, restorative justice could help in restoring the community relationship. Restorative justice recognizes that relationships and people have been harmed and facilitates the community members, the offender, and the victims to discuss together with the aim of repairing the harm. However, the offender must be take responsibility as well as be accountable for causing such harm to the community …show more content…
Scholars contend that the model has been successful in assessing and rehabilitating offenders across the world (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). As its name suggests, this model is centered on three basic principles: risk, need, and responsivity. The risk principle postulates that the services offered to the parolee should be consistent with his or her risk of reoffending (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). As such, the CCO is required to devote appropriate resources to the offender in providing interventions targeting his or her unique criminal risk factors. The CCO should determine the risk levels of the offender by examining the factors related to re-offense. Such risk factors include both static and dynamic factors. The need principle postulates that the CCO should evaluate the offender’s criminogenic needs (dynamic criminal risk factors) and focus the treatment to meet such needs (Andrews & Bonta, 2010). Particularly, Jones’ major risk factors could include substance abuse, negative marital relationships, and antisocial personality pattern. Finally, the responsivity principle involves providing appropriate treatment to the offender at the correct level (Offenderchange.org, n.d)). In this case, the CCO should provide the offender with cognitive behavioral treatment in order to maximize his ability to respond positively to the rehabilitative