Reforming Probation and Parole: In the 21st Century

This two-part guide on probation and parole in the United States presents the background and future of those vital divisions of corrections. The first section explores the many aspects of probation. Readers will learn about probation data sources, the history of probation, modern sentencing practices, the current probation population characteristics, and assessing probation. The second section includes seven essays on parole. Included is information on adult parole data, the early evolution of parole and its use in modern sentencing projects, the current parole population, the offenders needs in a community, parole outcomes and parole reform.Joan Petersilia is the author of 'Reforming Probation and Parole: In the 21st Century' with ISBN 9781569911440 and ISBN 1569911444.