LibGuides: CJ-5101 v4: Lesson 5 Resources

Lesson 5 Required Resources

Fichtelberg, A. (2023). Criminal [in] justice: A critical introduction (2^nd ed.). Sage Publishing.

Read Chapter 12: Alternatives to Prison

This chapter explains the alternatives to prison, such as probation and parole.

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.

Adult Probation
Tischauser, L. V. (2019). Adult probation. Salem Press Encyclopedia. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ers&AN=95342698&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s1229530

Probation is the most commonly used punishment in the U.S. This gives current statistics and a short history of probation.
An Examination of Probation Officer Tasks by Officer-Caseload Type
Martin, K.D., & Zettler, H.R. (2020). An examination of probation officer tasks by officer-caseload type. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 32(7). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjournals.sagepub.com%2Fdoi%2F10.1177%2F0887403420980823

This source examines the problems that exist for probation officers, including caseloads and role conflict.

When Probation Got too Expensive, One Man Chose to Go Back to Prison
Collins, C. (2018). When probation got too expensive, one man chose to go back to prison. KERA Radio on [Radio broadcast]. Part of the Here & Now series of WBUR Radio. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/12/31/probation-expensive-former-felon

Probation is expensive, and some feel that the restrictions, time, and money are too much, so they check themselves into prison to do time instead. They feel that probation is a dead-end and never-ending process.