Should parole be abolished or can it reduce our relience on prisons?

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InCO
I’m just starting out, in fact graduating from academy this week. Throughout my training, the emphasis is on rehabilitation. A child isn’t locked away forever because they got into the cookie jar! The field is developing programming to assist offenders to de-institutionalize and to benefit on the outside. My state starts the process as early as 18 months (I believe) before the offender “out-date”. They are required to go to classes, many obtain vocational skills long before Re-Entry, and help assist them in finding the opportunities once released. Parole is a vital step in assisting offenders remain productive in the community and to mentor them away from returning to prison... view full thread

Legal Issues in Corrections

Terry Campbell, Professor, Purdue University Global

Hello and Happy New Year! Our first 2020 article topic is titled ‘Legal Issues in Corrections.’ This is a very broad topic and I will focus on some primary legal issues throughout corrections. The following are some legal issues to consider and certainly not conclusive... read full story

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