scholarly journals Understanding Probation Supervision in Ireland

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Louise Kennefick ◽  
Deidre Healy ◽  
Niamh Wade
Keyword(s):  
Probation Supervision

scholarly journals The effectiveness of probation supervision towards reducing reoffending: A Rapid Evidence Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Smith ◽  
Kim Heyes ◽  
Chris Fox ◽  
Jordan Harrison ◽  
Zsolt Kiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Base ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
What Works ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Probation Supervision ◽  
Methodological Considerations ◽  
Meta Analyses

In response to the lack of universal agreement about ‘What Works’ in probation supervision (Trotter, 2013) we undertook a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the empirical literature. Our analysis of research into the effect of probation supervision reducing reoffending included 13 studies, all of which employed robust research designs, originating in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, published between 2006 and 2016. We describe the papers included in our review, and the meta-analyses of their findings. Overall, we found that the likelihood of reoffending was shown to be lower for offenders who had been exposed to some type of supervision. This finding should be interpreted cautiously however, given the heterogeneity of the studies. We suggest future research and methodological considerations to develop the evidence base concerning the effectiveness of probation supervision.

The long-term impacts of probation supervision

2017 ◽  
pp. 436-449
Author(s):  
Ben Hunter ◽  
Stephen Farrall ◽  
Gilly Sharpe ◽  
Adam Calverley
Keyword(s):  
Probation Supervision

Examining Probation Violations: Who, What, and When

2001 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kevin Gray ◽  
Monique Fields ◽  
Sheila Royo Maxwell
Keyword(s):  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Technical Violations ◽  
Criminal Offenses ◽  
Probation Supervision

Although much has been written about probation recidivism, studies have primarily focused on rates of recidivism and the characteristics of probationers who succeed or fail. Few studies have examined the types or seriousness of violations that probationers commit while on probation. This article examines the rates and timing of technical violations versus new criminal offenses that probationers commit while under probation supervision. Factors related to the commission of these two types of violations are also examined. Findings indicate that most probation violations were for technical reasons, and a significant proportion were committed during the first 3 months of probation. Few probationers committed new crimes while on probation, and these were often committed later in the probation period. Findings also reveal that certain characteristics of probationers were predictive of early technical and new criminal violations. Implications are discussed.

Voluntary Revocations and the “Elect-to-Serve” Option in North Carolina Probation

1996 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Jones
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Financial Difficulty ◽  
Intensive Supervision ◽  
Probation Supervision

Of the 15,044 North Carolina probationers removed from supervision between July 1 and October 31, 1993, 1147 (8%) chose to serve the remaining portion of their sentence in incarceration rather than under probation supervision. Those 1147 probationers were compared to a sample obtained from the remainder of the population. Variables which correlated with choosing elect-to-serve were identified. The strongest predictors were being under intensive supervision and financial difficulty, whereas the strongest predictors for not choosing to serve were being under the lowest level of supervision and being over age 24 at the time of first conviction.

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