CCJS 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Parole Parole, Parole Board, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Course: CCJS 100
• Professor: Justine Madoo

Document Summary

Typically following release from prison is some form of community supervision. Maintains control of the offender by the state. Travis and petersilia (2001) problems with reentry. Reduced power (or complete abolishment) of parole boards. Addicted to drugs, and return to them as soon as they get out if they haven"t been rehabilitated unside. Parole = conditional release of inmate after sentence serves. Accumulated points for positive behavior and the more points you have the sooner you get released. Prisoners released after conduct shows they are ready to return to society. 1920-1973 all states had indeterminate sentencing and parole. 1970s move to determinate sentencing and being tough on crime . Offenders who have served max prison sentence, minus good time. Offender served total sentence minus good time or any % specified by law, into community supervision. Placing inmates in community through furloughs, home supervision, halfway house . Parole board determines and evaluates whether to release.