Overcrowding In Corrections
When sentencing a criminal, the judge can sentence a variety of different sentences. The judge can sentence offender to pay fines, intermediate punishments, imprisonment, or the death penalty (Latessa and Smith 2015). If a judge sentences imprisonment, this poses a pressing topic. Overcrowding is a prominent issue within the correctional system. Overcrowding does not only affect those convicted and imprisoned, it also affects the safety of correctional officers and other staff members. Poor conditions and various health concerns come with the rising overcrowding population. A less expensive alternative and a way to help the overcrowding is to sentence the offender to probation or put them within community corrections. Releasing a prisoner on
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A positive aspect towards probation is giving the offender a chance to change their life around without incarceration. Probation also helps by permitting them their freedom by allowing the probationers to keep employment and educate themselves if they choose to. Sentencing a convict under the supervision of probation also helps with overcrowding. There is not enough space in jails or prisons, and the cost to imprison is more expensive. They can also be given better opportunities for rehabilitation and treatment services. Probationers have many great advantages, but they must have the drive and determination to better themselves and use their probation to its full benefit. Unfortunately, some offenders don’t use this opportunity to their use, and violate rules and regulations. In 2005, only 59% of those on probation completed their sentence on full terms and without violations (Byrne and Miofsky 2009). A negative aspect towards probation could include the probationer not getting enough supervision. Depending on the case load of the probation officer, they might not see a certain offender as much as they need to successfully complete the program without reoffending. Another disadvantage towards probation includes that they have committed a crime and still live within society. This poses a threat and can cause problems for people within the community and the offender. As a case in point, if the offender is under supervision for a drug related case, continuing on in society can be as much as an advantage as it can
A positive aspect towards probation is giving the offender a chance to change their life around without incarceration. Probation also helps by permitting them their freedom by allowing the probationers to keep employment and educate themselves if they choose to. Sentencing a convict under the supervision of probation also helps with overcrowding. There is not enough space in jails or prisons, and the cost to imprison is more expensive. They can also be given better opportunities for rehabilitation and treatment services. Probationers have many great advantages, but they must have the drive and determination to better themselves and use their probation to its full benefit. Unfortunately, some offenders don’t use this opportunity to their use, and violate rules and regulations. In 2005, only 59% of those on probation completed their sentence on full terms and without violations (Byrne and Miofsky 2009). A negative aspect towards probation could include the probationer not getting enough supervision. Depending on the case load of the probation officer, they might not see a certain offender as much as they need to successfully complete the program without reoffending. Another disadvantage towards probation includes that they have committed a crime and still live within society. This poses a threat and can cause problems for people within the community and the offender. As a case in point, if the offender is under supervision for a drug related case, continuing on in society can be as much as an advantage as it can