Discussion Board 5- CJUS 703 Reply 1

Respond with 150 words and 2 references with 1 being the textbook, biblical reference

Save Time On Research and Writing
Hire a Pro to Write You a 100% Plagiarism-Free Paper.
Get My Paper

*MARK*

Cullen, F. T., & Jonson, C. L. (2017). Correctional theory: Context and consequences (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN: 9781506306520.

Parole is the release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions. Some states choose to change the label, and it is known as Mandatory Supervised Release or MSR.  Parole comes from the French word parole meaning “promise.” Parole is a state-level initiative and conditional release from confinement of an offender serving a prison sentence. The term was used during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word on a ticket of leave (Bartollas, 2014). Parole was the reintegration step to our communities. The catch and release then repeat methodology was popular when the pendulum swung to the get tough on the crime side. Despite efforts to treat common problems in incarcerated offenders, a vast majority still return shortly after their release (Wilson, 2005). Fifty-two percent were back for parole violations or new charges within three of their initial releases (James, 2012). The crime control model of the seventies threw America into a prison building frenzy.  The price of incarcerating inmates was growing, and prisons were packed full. Other alternatives had to be found to try to alleviate recidivism and keep offenders from violating parole or committing new crimes. We have learned from our extended reading that in the early eighties, the correctional systems were trying to solve some of the problems by having treatment programs in correctional settings ran by contractual agencies. Re-entry was starting to become a familiar terminology in the correctional facilities and parole arenas. Most re-entry programs had limited effectiveness in effecting reoffending (Martin, 1999). The essential components for re-entry to be successful are:
1. Switching from a parole mentality to a treatment re-entry thought process. Instead of parole
    agents just being an extension of the police force to arrest and revoke parole privileges. 
   The agents need aftercare skills to assist the offender in helping themselves and control 
    behaviors. This kind of action counters the mass incarceration caused by our get-tough 
    legislation.
2. The community has to buy into community supervision and because the community has a
    stake in assuring the offender does not continue on the criminality path. Changing how a 
    citizen feels about released offenders is one of the hardest elements to implement. The 
    programming begins in the correctional facilities by instituting the necessary skills and 
    education. The trick is to reinforce those learned skills, so the offender lives in that manner. 
    The offender will need assistance to face personal and situational problems. This support 
     system includes assisting this released citizen in acquiring employment, housing, counseling, 
     and, if possible, family support (Cullen 2017). The offender will have a smoother transition 
     returning to community life. 
3. Legislators have to direct money to these aftercare services for those programs to be
    effective. If not, the programs will eventually wither and become cost-cutting targets when
    budgets are tight. 
4. Develop plans that will assist the offender in securing housing with a two-year support
    program. Housing and employment are the two significant factors limited to released 
    offenders. I recommend giving employers significant tax breaks for hiring and training 
     released offenders in their communities. In this scenario, everybody wins. The employer 
     saves money and gets a highly trained employee at the same time. The city receives a tax-
     paying citizen who participates in community life. 
Galatians 6:9-10 says, let us not become tired in doing good when it is time we will be rewarded if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people. The message of the Bible is that God’s forgiveness overcomes all acted upon temptations a person does. Jesus offers forgiveness of sin and deliverance from evil. No one is ever beyond redemption. As a community, we don’t give up on ex-offenders even when it seems they will never change. We encourage and support those that God brings to us.
References

Bartollas, L. S. (2014). Corrections Today. Belmont: Wadsworth.
James, T. H. (2012, March 8). Inmates Returning to the Community after Serving Time. Retrieved from www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/reentry.pdf.
Martin, S. B. (1999). Three Year Outcomes of Therapeutic Community Treatment for Drug Involved Offenders. The Prison Journal, 294-320.
Wilson, J. A. (2005). Bad Behavior or Bad Policy.
Cullen, F. T., & Jonson, C. L. (2017). Correctional Theory: Context and Consequences
(2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications Inc.
Holy Bible: New International Version  

Save Time On Research and Writing
Hire a Pro to Write You a 100% Plagiarism-Free Paper.
Get My Paper
Fountain Essays
Calculate your paper price
Pages (550 words)
Approximate price: -

Why Work with Us

Top Quality and Well-Researched Papers

We always make sure that writers follow all your instructions precisely. You can choose your academic level: high school, college/university or professional, and we will assign a writer who has a respective degree.

Professional and Experienced Academic Writers

We have a team of professional writers with experience in academic and business writing. Many are native speakers and able to perform any task for which you need help.

Free Unlimited Revisions

If you think we missed something, send your order for a free revision. You have 10 days to submit the order for review after you have received the final document. You can do this yourself after logging into your personal account or by contacting our support.

Prompt Delivery and 100% Money-Back-Guarantee

All papers are always delivered on time. In case we need more time to master your paper, we may contact you regarding the deadline extension. In case you cannot provide us with more time, a 100% refund is guaranteed.

Original & Confidential

We use several writing tools checks to ensure that all documents you receive are free from plagiarism. Our editors carefully review all quotations in the text. We also promise maximum confidentiality in all of our services.

24/7 Customer Support

Our support agents are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and committed to providing you with the best customer experience. Get in touch whenever you need any assistance.

Try it now!

Calculate the price of your order

Total price:
$0.00

How it works?

Follow these simple steps to get your paper done

Place your order

Fill in the order form and provide all details of your assignment.

Proceed with the payment

Choose the payment system that suits you most.

Receive the final file

Once your paper is ready, we will email it to you.

Our Services

No need to work on your paper at night. Sleep tight, we will cover your back. We offer all kinds of writing services.

Essays

Essay Writing Service

No matter what kind of academic paper you need and how urgent you need it, you are welcome to choose your academic level and the type of your paper at an affordable price. We take care of all your paper needs and give a 24/7 customer care support system.

Admissions

Admission Essays & Business Writing Help

An admission essay is an essay or other written statement by a candidate, often a potential student enrolling in a college, university, or graduate school. You can be rest assurred that through our service we will write the best admission essay for you.

Reviews

Editing Support

Our academic writers and editors make the necessary changes to your paper so that it is polished. We also format your document by correctly quoting the sources and creating reference lists in the formats APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago / Turabian.

Reviews

Revision Support

If you think your paper could be improved, you can request a review. In this case, your paper will be checked by the writer or assigned to an editor. You can use this option as many times as you see fit. This is free because we want you to be completely satisfied with the service offered.