SOC371H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Reproductive Health, 18 Months, Family Reunification
Document Summary
Collateral consequences of punishment: parole and re-entry for former. Highlight the issues surrounding parole conditions and violations. Examine barriers to reentry for men and women. Consider the collateral consequences of a criminal record for re-entry. Each year the board conducts 22,000 24,000 reviews and makes 30,000 decisions. Jurisdiction over all offenders serving 2 years to life. Including 7 provinces and 2 territories that do not have independent provincial boards (quebec, ontario, and british columbia have provincial boards). Between april 1994 and march 2006, 70% offenders who had a full parole supervision period, completed their sentence successfully. A little over 17% had their parole revoked for breach of conditions, almost 13% had their parole revoked for committing a new offence. reduction. Overall reduction in the amount of violent re-offending by federal parolees 40% Federal readmissions only 1% of overall new crime convictions. Gradual and controlled release is the most effective way of ensuring public safety.
