NCJ Number
191019
Journal
Criminal Justice Review Volume: 25 Issue: 2 Dated: Autumn 2000 Pages: 207-233
Editor(s)
Richard J. Terrill
Date Published
2000
Length
27 pages
Annotation
This paper reviewed the changes in probation in the last 25 years to better understand where probation is headed in the next 25 years and examined both positive and negative consequences of potential probation models for the twenty-first century.
Abstract
This paper outlined several models of probation for the future that included: (1) rehabilitation; (2) law enforcement; (3) "broken windows"; (4) new-penology; (5) public safety; (6) intermediate sanction; (7) restorative-justice; (8) balanced-approach; and (9) spiritual. Within each model presented, both positive and negative aspects are examined. Abolition and privatization were aspects also discussed. Conclusions drawn showed a pessimistic view as the most likely future of probation; stumbling on with high caseloads, technological innovations, concern for surveillance and risk management, varying levels of recidivism, and technical violations. Two alternative models were suggested as the most promising models to pursue for the future of probation; restorative and community justice and the reintroduction of the spiritual dimension of life. References