Probation and Parole Supervision (From Problems, Thoughts, and Processes in Criminal Justice Administration, 1969, P 152-174, Alvin W Cohn, ed. - See NCJ-84895)

• NCJ Number: 84903
• Author(s): R M Carter
• Date Published: 1969
• Length: 22 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Available on microfiche as NCJ-84895

Annotation

Although the traditional focus has been on caseload size as of major import in probation and parole supervision, 10 other components of supervision have at least equal significance.

Abstract

Until recently, emphasis has been given to the determination of appropriate caseload size and the establishment of a proper numerical relationship or ratio between presentence investigation services and supervision efforts. Although necessary for the preparation of agency budgets, the provision of testimony to legislative bodies, the conduct of probation and parole field operations, and for planning and other administrative purposes, attention to size and ratio frequently has meant little attention to other variables. Other variables include (1) types of probation and parole officers, offenders, and treatments; (2) social systems within correctional agencies and their varying administrative styles; (3) judicial and correctional decisionmakers, whose decisions determine input and output in corrections; (4) the administrative organization of caseloads; (5) the impact of the community; and (6) cost and political considerations. There are serious gaps in information about the aforementioned variables and their interrelationships. Graphic illustrations are used to portray the conventional supervision model.