Learning Objectives

  • Describe the history and purpose of parole.
  • Summarize the roles and duties of parole officers and parole board members.
  • Describe the issues involved in prisoner reentry into the community and parolee recidivism.
  • Analyze what factors make for a successful reentry.
  • Identify and discuss halfway houses, house arrest, and electronic monitoring (EM).
  • Evaluate what is meant by parole “success.”