12 Questions
What does the term 'parole' refer to in the context of correctional institutions?
Conditional release of an offender after serving the minimum prison sentence
Who first introduced the concept of 'parole' in 1837?
S.G. Howe
Which country introduced a system similar to 'parole' through 'Ticket of Leave' in 1856?
Australia
Who substituted corporal punishment with the 'Mark System' in a penal colony in Australia?
Captain Macanochie
What was the role of Walter Crofton in the Irish Prison System?
Implemented the Mark System as a substitution for corporal punishment
Which term best describes the 'Mark System' introduced by Captain Macanochie?
'Moral Reform' system
Who is considered the Father of Modern Penology and Father of Parole?
Zebulon R. Brockway
Which institution is known as the 'Forerunner of Modern Penology'?
Elmira Reformatory
What did the establishment of Elmira Reformatory link?
Community-based programs and penal institutions
What did the Indeterminate Imprisonment in the Irish System involve?
Working mainly in outdoor labor or public works
Which legislation in the Philippines provided for an Indeterminate Sentence and Parole?
Act 4103
What was the main purpose of creating the Board of Pardons and Parole in the Philippines?
Executive Clemency assistance to the President
Explore the history and evolution of parole, starting from its origins in Europe and the USA. Learn about the first legal parole, the French term 'parole de honneur', and significant milestones such as the 1837 first parole law and the 1856 Irish prison system.
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