Chapter 5 COMMUNITY SUPERVISION Introduction to Corrections CJC 2000 Darren Mingear
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 5.1 Explain the key ways in which community supervision is beneficial to the offender, the community, and the victim. 5.2 Describe how probation supervision works. 5.3 Identify the ways that court-ordered sanctions can be reparative to the victim and community. 5.4 List and summarize the community programs that address minimizing risk to public safety. 5.5 Describe the most typical community-based programs that address root causes of defendant s problems with crime.
Learning Objectives After this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcomes 5.1 Explain the key ways in which community supervision is beneficial to the offender, the community, and the victim.
5.1 Key Terms Probation Standard Conditions
5.1 Probation The court-ordered community supervision of an offender by an officer who enforces conditions for a specified length of time. Nearly 70% of offenders serve a portion of their sentence supervised in the community. What excuse haven t I used? Source: reallycoolpictures.blogspot.com
5.1 Standard Conditions Commitments every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the community. Source: blog.jokeroo.com
5.1 Who Is Known as the Father of Probation? John Augustus
5.1 History of Probation 1830 Probation Began in Boston 1841 The First Unofficial Probation Officer John Augustus 1878 First Statute Authorizing Probation Was Passed in Massachusetts What are some of the benefits and problems?
Learning Objectives After this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcomes 5.2 Describe how probation supervision works.
5.2 Key Terms Caseload Motivational Interviewing Legal Violation Technical Violation Special Conditions
5.2 Caseload The number of individuals that one probation officer can effectively supervise based on predefined risks and needs posed. Source: hispanicallyspeakingnews.com
5.2 Motivational Interviewing A style of personal interactions between the officer and client that involves rapport, trust, and persuasion to help bring about positive behavior change.
5.2 Legal Violation When a probationer commits a new criminal act, and the original probation sentence can be revoked. Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com
5.2 Technical Violation When a probationer repeatedly fails to abide by conditions of probation, and the probation sentence can be revoked. Source: lacoccinelle.net
5.2 Special Conditions Requirements in addition to the standard conditions, such as paying fines or undergoing electronic monitoring. Source: housearrestbracelets.com
5.2 Twenty percent of probationers have been convicted of violent offenses. Why Are Risk Assessments Important? LSI R instrument assesses: Criminal History (10) Education/Employment (10) Financial (2) Family/Marital (4) Accommodation (3) Leisure/Recreation (2) Companions (5) Alcohol/Drug Problems (9) Emotional/Personal (5) Attitudes/Orientation (4) COMPAS assesses: pre-trial pre-sentence investigation supervision classification supervision case management Reclassification violations of probation early discharge
5.2 Use of Motivational Interviewing Techniques Motivational interviewing allows the officer to use risk/needs assessment scores to devise an individualized case plan with the offender. Source: jlmarshallesq.com
5.2 Conditions and Violations
Learning Objectives After this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcomes 5.3 Identify the ways that court-ordered sanctions can be reparative to the victim and community.
5.3 Key Terms Community Service Restitution Victim Compensation Fines
5.3 Community Service Court-ordered special condition that mandates that offenders complete unpaid work for nonprofit organizations. Source: indy.gov
5.3 Restitution A court-ordered cash payment that an offender makes to the victim to offset some of the losses incurred from the crime.
5.3 Fines A fixed financial penalty imposed by the judge, with the amount determined by the severity of the offense.
5.3 Special Conditions Reparative to the Victim or Community Community Service Restitution Fines 24
Learning Objectives After this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcomes 5.4 List and summarize the community programs that address minimizing risk to public safety.
5.4 Key Terms Residential Community Corrections Facility (RCCF) Levels System Electronic Monitoring Home Detention Day Reporting Center
5.4 Levels System A behavior modification program that increases a client s community freedom with good behavior. Source: Photo of the Day
5.4 Home Detention Requires offenders to remain at home at all times, except for such purposes as employment, school, treatment, medical emergencies, or approved shopping trips. Source: securetracksgps.com
5.4 Residential Community Corrections Facilities Electronic Monitoring Day Reporting Centers
5.4 Residential Community Corrections Facility (RCCF) A modern term for halfway house; community-based correctional center in which the offender lives under supervision and must obtain permission to leave for work and leisure. Source: detroit.curbed.com
5.4 Electronic Monitoring When a probationer or parolee is monitored in the community by wearing and electronic device that tracks his or her location.
5.4 Day Reporting Center A nonresidential community corrections sanction that blends high levels of control with the delivery of specific services needed by offenders. Source: lafayettesheriff.com
Learning Objectives After this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcomes 5.5 Describe the most typical community-based programs that address root causes of defendant s problems with crime.
5.5 Key Terms Substance Abuse Problem- Solving Courts Co-occurring Disorders Detoxification Therapeutic Communities Short-term Inpatient Residential Programs Outpatient Treatment
5.5 Substance Abuse When the use of one or more chemical substances disrupts normal living patterns.
5.5 Co-occurring Disorders A client with a mental disorder and a substance abuse problem. Source: ic.nc.gov
5.5 Addressing Substance Abuse Problem-solving Courts Community Tools Community Drug Treatment Programs An alternative court process for people who get arrested and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or a mental illness. Therapeutic communities: Longterm peer-led programs for chronic addicts using group confrontational methods. Detoxification: A process of sudden withdrawal from all drugs and alcohol so that treatment can begin. Short-term Inpatient Residential Programs: Drug treatment programs of three to six months in length for less severe drug abusers. 37 Outpatient Treatment: Drug treatment programs for participants who live and work independently in the community.
CHAPTER SUMMARY 5.1 Community supervision is beneficial to the offender, as well as the community as a whole. 5.2 Offenders are assigned to a caseload following evaluation that best meets their individual needs. 5.3 Sanctions imposed to the court offer a variety of ways to be reparative for the harm done by the offender. 5.4 Use of community programs for increased surveillance of the offender lessen public safety risk. 5.5 Community-based programs focusing on substance abuse and mental illness help to break the recidivism cycle.