Question

1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss!

2-Discuss ways to improve parole so that offenders have a better chance of being successful in the community

3-What are the barriers that parolees face when they return to the community that contribute to them failing. Give a relative example!

Answer 1

• ANSWER-Parole basically means when a convict is released early from prison,prior to the completion of their jail term.It is given on the basis of good behaviour of the convict or based upon the board's decision that the convict has reformed enough to re-enter the society.The advantage is that it tends to provide a fresh start to the convict,to start his or her life over,with new opportunities.
• It is also advantageous to the public to reduce the number of convicts incarcerated,which will reduce the billions spent on prisoners every year.Reducing incarceration rates tends to be conducive to a free and democratic society.
• But on the flip side,the risk also increases as the parolee might become a repeated offender and can be a threat to the society.
• Also it increases the risk,that the released convict might not be able survive on his own and could fall victim to unemployment,homelessness,substance abuse etc.
• When parolees are released there is frequent check which is kept on their movement and behaviour which adds to the cost of the criminal justice system as well as the public and becomes detrimental to individual liberty.Paroling involves monitoring for a certain period of time.
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