PSY 3173 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Substance Abuse, Mental Status Examination, Anger Management
29 Mar 2017
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1) parole reduces the sentence imposed by the courts. Myth- serve remainder out in the community. Serve 2/3rds of your sentence, you get out if you aren"t dangerous. 2) offenders on parole are free to live their lives as they please. 3) first and foremost consideration of parole board of canada is all its decisions is the safety of the public -reality. 4) parole board grants parole to offenders who express remorse for the offence(s) they have committed. Myth- only one of the factors considered, whether or not offenders express remorse is only one of the many factors that the board considers in assessing risk. 5) most offenders released on parole successfully complete their sentences without committing new offences (59% to 82%)- reality! 6) evidence clearly shows that a gradual controlled and supervised release is the most effective way of ensuring public safety - reality! Lifers ill never again enjoy total freedom- realty.
