Parole Officers and Decision-Making
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Parole Officers and Decision-Making

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What percentage of the sample identified as White?

  • 0.56 (correct)
  • 0.48
  • 0.26
  • 0.16

    • The mean age at release for the sample is higher than that of the population.

    True

    What is the percentage of Black individuals in the sample?

    26%

    The percentage of individuals with substance use needs in the population is ___%.

    <p>83</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following offense types with their respective percentages in the sample:

    <p>Violent offense = 0.23 Drug offense = 0.36 Technical violations = 7.07 Non-traffic offenses = 0.33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals in the sample has significant vocational needs?

    <p>0.87</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sample, 73% of parolees were revoked.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of those in the sample who filed complaints?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of parole violation is considered more troubling and a better target for reform?

    <p>Technical violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parole board members have no role in the decision to revoke parole.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has significant discretion in deciding whether to file a complaint against a parolee?

    <p>Parole officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Colorado, almost no __________ exist to guide parole officers in making revocation decisions.

    <p>guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their responsibilities:

    <p>Parole board members = Determine revocation of parole Parole officers = Supervise parolees and file complaints Parolees = Individuals under supervision Policy community = Advocate for reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recent research on parole revocation primarily focuses on which group?

    <p>Parole board members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parole officers can only follow strict rules when making decisions about non-compliant parolees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do parole officers need to do for a parolee's behavior to be punished?

    <p>File a complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main focuses of Sara Steen's research?

    <p>Racial and ethnic disparities in punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study by J., Ulmer, and Kramer (1998) focuses exclusively on women in criminal sentencing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the year of the study that discusses the influence of working rules on police decision making?

    <p>2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 2011 study by Steiner et al. focuses on the effects of _______ reform on parole officers’ revocation decisions.

    <p>sanctioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the authors with their corresponding research focus:

    <p>Ulmer, J. &amp; Johnson, B. = Sentencing in context: A multilevel analysis Travis, J. = Back-end sentencing: A practice in search of a rationale Steiner, B. et al. = Short-Term Effects of Sanctioning Reform Van Stelle, K. &amp; Goodrich, J. = Study of probation and parole revocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily focused on in parole officer decision-making?

    <p>Offender management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parole process involves moral judgment as the primary factor in decision-making.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor is used to describe the parole officer's view of offenders?

    <p>clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parole process has historically been associated with __________.

    <p>clinical institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of parole with their definitions:

    <p>Diverting from moral judgment = Management-focused decisions Surveillance and supervision = Contemporary parole work Clinical history = Providing tools for reintegration Client-centered approach = Individualized responses based on needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a score of 1–2 indicate in the needs scales analysis?

    <p>Nonsignificant needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of the parole officer's decision to file a complaint?

    <p>It parallels a charging decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parole boards are primarily concerned with client needs when making revocation decisions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All traffic violations are filed as complaints by parole officers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify a significant shift in the philosophy of parole since the 1970s.

    <p>Shift from clinical to managerial focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main categories of violations documented in complaints filed with the parole board?

    <p>New offense violations and technical violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parolees released on their mandatory release date are described as _______ releases.

    <p>mandatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the violation types with their descriptions:

    <p>Nontraffic violations = Crimes that do not involve vehicle operation Technical violations = Violations of specific conditions set during parole ISP violations = Violations for those on intensive supervision parole Non-ISP violations = Violations not related to intensive supervision conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the needs scales included in the analysis?

    <p>Mental Health, Academic, Vocational, Substance Use, and Sexual Offender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parole officers are not required to file complaints for new offenses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interaction term was created for offenders with significant substance use needs and technical violations involving drug use?

    <p>Substance use needs and hot UA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Study Notes

    • This study examines how parole officers make decisions about non-compliant parolees.
    • This study is important because there is little research concerning the role of parole officers in parole revocation decisions.
    • Researchers determined how violations were categorized.
    • Violations were separated into two categories:
      • New offenses
      • Technical violations.
    • The researchers further categorized new offense violations into:
      • Non-traffic violations
      • Traffic violations.
    • They also distinguished between Non-intensive Supervision Parole (ISP) technical violations and ISP violations.
    • Parolees on ISP are subject to additional conditions of parole like curfews or driving restrictions.
    • Parole officers are required to file complaints for new offense violations, but not for traffic violations.
    • The researchers found that parole officers had significant discretion in deciding when to file a complaint.
    • Researchers found that parole officers tend to view their work as somewhat clinical in nature.
    • The researchers also found that parole officers tend to view their parolees as clients.
    • This study found that the parole officer's decision to file a complaint is less about moral judgment and more about management.
    • The researchers suggest that the parole officer's decision to file a complaint is more analogous to a charging decision, rather than a sentencing decision, because it involves determining if the violation is serious enough to warrant a system response, but also differs from charging in important ways.

    Parole Officer Discretion

    • Parole officers have a lot of discretion in deciding whether to file a complaint.
    • Some factors that may influence a parole officers' decision include:
      • The seriousness of the violation
      • The parolee's history of violations
      • The parolee's needs

    Parole Revocation Decision

    • The Parole Board makes the ultimate decision on whether to revoke parole.
    • Factors that may influence the Parole Board decision include:
      • The seriousness of the violation
      • The parolee's history of violations
      • The parolee's needs

    Parole Officer Decision-Making Process

    • The researchers identified several factors that could influence a parole officer's decision to file a complaint.
    • These factors include:
      • Whether the parolee is a high-risk offender
      • Whether the parolee has a history of technical violations
      • Whether the parolee has significant needs

    Parole Officer Decision-Making Research

    • The authors identified several factors that may affect a parole officer's decision to file a complaint.
    • These factors include:
      • The seriousness of the violation
      • The parolee's history of violations
      • The parolee's needs.
    • The research suggests that parole officers are more likely to file a complaint if the violation is serious, if the offender has a history of violations, or if the offender's needs are significant.

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    Steen et al. 2012: Parole Revocation in the US Prison System PDF

    Description

    This quiz explores the decision-making processes of parole officers regarding non-compliant parolees. It examines the categorization of violations, including new offenses and technical violations, as well as the role of discretion in filing complaints. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for insights into parole revocation decisions.

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