NCJ Number
198865
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 66 Issue: 3 Dated: December 2002 Pages: 50-54
Editor(s)
Timothy P. Cadigan
Date Published
December 2002
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This article describes a study of parole officers in St. Louis, Missouri, to identify aspects perceived as being important to success in prisoner reentry into the community.
Abstract
This author provides a brief overview of the past few years of the reentry of prisoners to the community. The four-step research design used in this study is described. Data collection and analysis surveys are identified including survey administration, and description of the sample, with 114 surveys completed and 11 officers interviewed. Programs available for parolee reentry are identified, with 104 responses reported received from officers. These officers identified six important aspects of reentry programs for improving parolees' chances for success. The officer's also reported on the most important aspect of their job in this same respect, with a strong cohesion being received in their responses. Supervisory activities that are believed to improve the chance of success are discussed. In conclusion, parole officers believe that the most effective functions they perform are those that help and assist those under supervision. Thus, the author notes that it may be that casework activities need to be reconsidered as more important than surveillance in policy making for the future. References