I found a lot of things interesting in this article. One thing I found interesting is that Nationwide, 4.5 million people are on probation or parole—twice the incarcerated population, including those in state and federal prisons and local jails. Which is not bad at all to me, those people are on Probation and parole so they can be watch and make the community safe. Another thing was that African American make up 30% of those on community supervision and 13% of the U.A adult population which is really interesting only people so many people think that African American commit the most crimes but most aren’t on Parole or probation. Something else was that they said that more women in on Probation and doubled since 1990. Some of these people don’t get that supervision because of money and poor people can’t really afford the things they have to pay for. It was a lot of info in this article that may help me gain more knowledge. -babyblue711
This article had a great deal of facts, which made it very educational. I learned several things reading this article. The first being 4.5 million people are on probation or parole which is twice the amount of people who are in incarceration. That was highly interesting. I was unaware of how many people are on probation and parole compared to the people in prison. In 2007, the number of probationers and parolees was at an all time high. The ratio was 1 in every 45 people were under some kind of supervision. Today, the ratio is 1 in every 55 people, so there are less people under supervision than there has been in the past. Out of 10 people on probation 4 of them are being supervised for misdemeanors. I found that fascinating. I would have thought the ratio would have been different, having the majority of the crime be misdemeanors. I was surprised by that information. Eight of ten probationers had been sentenced for nonviolent crimes. Again, I find that to be interesting. For nonviolent crimes; probation is one of the best alternatives to prison. -CoalRoller711
There were many things in this article that I found interesting. One of the things that interested me was that there are 4.5 million people that are either on probation or parole. And with that many people being supervised it is hard for the local community and state agencies to carry out their responsibilities. I also found it interesting that all of those 4.5 million people did not commit a violent crime. Another interesting fact is that the system has identified effective strategies to correct this problem but the system is too overloaded to put the strategies in place to do any good to the public. I also found it interesting that more women on parole or probation has nearly doubled since 1990, but the ,majority do not get that supervision because they do not have the money to pay for it. But at the same time there are 3.5 times as many men as there are women on supervision, so that interested me as well. -crispychicken711
I thought this article was a very interesting read and I enjoyed it. The first thing that caught my eye was that nationwide, 4.5 million people are on probation or parole—twice the incarcerated population, including those in state and federal prisons and local jails. I found this interesting because I didn’t know that this many people are on parole or probation compared to those incarcerated. Another thing was the ratio for U.S. adults on probation or parole which was 1 in 55 adults and also how they compared rates because vary considerably by state, from 1 in 18 in Georgia to 1 in 168 in New Hampshire. I thought that the ratio difference is crazy but also believable. Then how more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of nonviolent offenses is crazy then they end up get their probation or parole revoked costing us more money. Then nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million people who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision for a wide range of reasons, such as committing new crimes, violating the rules, and absconding. Which isn’t surprising especially if they didn’t get the rehabilitation that they need so of course they are going to end up recidivating. - mmmChicken711
The first thing I found that really stood out to me in reading this article about probation and parole in 2018 is that african american adults are about 3.5x as likely as whites to be put on probation or parole, even though they only make up 13 percent of the U.S. adult population- they account for 30 percent of those on probation or parole. The next interesting thing I found was that between 1999 and 2016, the probation population per crime reported to police rose 24 percent and per arrest rose 28 percent. Third, I found that more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of nonviolent offenses, which really isn’t all that surprising based on the fact that violent offenders are more likely to receive an incarceration sentence versus probation or parole. The next fact I found that I was unaware of, but doesn’t surprise me a whole lot, was that 3.5 times as many men as women are on supervision, but the number of women on parole or probation has almost doubled since 1990 to more than 1 million. For the fifth interesting fact I learned that did surprise me, I found that nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million people who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision for a wide range of reasons. Lastly, I found that the rates of substance use among those on supervision are two to three times those of the general population, but many probationers and parolees do not have access to treatment. This is kind of upsetting because these are the people we’re trying to give second chances, but they aren’t even offered treatment for their substance abuse problems. GMan219711
The most interesting thing i found out about this article is 1 in 55 U.S. adults was on probation or parole in 2016, a population increase of 239 percent since 1980, though rates vary considerably by state, from 1 in 18 in Georgia to 1 in 168 in New Hampshire and African-Americans make up 30 percent of those on community supervision but just 13 percent of the U.S. adult population. I also didn’t kmow that From 2007 to 2016, 37 states experienced simultaneous drops in their community corrections and crime rates and 3.5 times as many men as women are on supervision, but the number of women on parole or probation has almost doubled since 1990 to more than 1 million.-KenzieLand711
I found this article very interesting to read. One fact that I found interesting was that 1 in 55 adults in the United States was on probation or parole in 2016. Since a population has increased since 1980, varying from state to state. Another fact that I found interesting was that African Americans make up about 30 percent of the community supervision, but only about 13 percent of the United States adult population. Also, what I found interesting while reading this article was that there is a 3.5 times more likely for a man to be on supervision than women. In recent years, the number of women on probation or parole has doubled since 1990 to more than a million. What I also found interesting was that nationwide 4.5 million people are on probation or parole, which is nearly twice the incarcerated population. This includes those in state and federal prison, and local jails. Adding to that, more than three quarters of the approximant 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of non-violent offenses. What I found most interesting when reading this article was that nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision. This can be for a number of reasons. They could have committed new crimes, they could have violated the rules of their probation or parole, or they could have absconding. Each year almost 350,000 of those individuals will return to prison or jail. It is more do to rule violations, rather than new crimes. –Adventureflight711
Something I found that I was interested in was that more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million people in the US are on parole for a nonviolent crime such as drug use, but while reading another interesting thing that caught my attention was that a third of a 2.3 million people that were released on parole have failed to complete their parole because they committed either a new crime or violated their conditions, which I do believe that some of the new technology that is coming out has an effect on this statistic. I did read that these substance abusers do not have access to treatment for the abuse so, in return, that means that they are way more likely to repeat the same crime that probably got them into jail. Another thing I began to read was that men are 3.5x more likely to be supervised than women but women under supervision have doubled from 520,000 to 1,000,000 just 2 years ago. Another thing this article has brought out was that 4.5 million people are parole or probation, which is crazy, and that accounts for two-thirds of the total correctional population. -z33 711
One of the craziest things that I found interesting is that there was a 239 percent increase in probation from 1980 to 2016. It is interesting that there are 3.5 times more men than women to be on probation. It is also interesting that women under probation have doubled in size since the 1990s. Of the 4.5 million people on probation or parole, over three-fourths of the criminals on probation were convicted of a non-violent crime. It makes you wonder if they should have even been put on probation in the first place. One-third, which is around 350,000 of the people who exit probation or parole fail to complete the supervision and go back to jail. That means though most of the people who exit probation or parole do complete supervision and stay out of trouble. It is crazy to think that 1 in 55 people under probation and parole is down from 2007 when it was 1 in 45 adults.- ClarkKent711
They were multiple things in this article that I thought were interesting. The one thing I found interesting was “black adults are about 3.5 times as likely as whites to be supervised.” This is another reason why we are having issues with African-Americans and their crime rate being higher than Caucasians. Police are watching them more carefully instead of whites and therefore they are more out to be caught. Another thing that surprised me was “Men are supervised at a rate about 3.5 times that of women.” Women being incarcerated has more than doubled over the past couple years, while the men incarceration rate is going down. “Drug and property crimes each accounted for more than a million of the people on parole or probation that year.” This is also surprising, considering, all people talk about are homicides. People hear about one homicide and they think crime is at all all time high, and really it is going down. “At the end of 2016, more than 4.5 million people were on probation or parole, accounting for two-thirds of the total correctional population.” This number being so high, I think is a good idea because it gives people a chance to still work and make a living instead of ruining their lives by being locked up. They are still able to make payments of their housing, work, and provide for their family and be there to support them. “ At least 4 in 10 probationers are being supervised for a misdemeanor offense.” I would think more people would be on supervision because of a misdemeanor especially if it their first offense. “Supervision failures are a major driver of incarceration.” This is surprising, I think more people would rather be on supervision and learn and not re offend and end up being locked up. Or we need to have better rehabilitation centers for offenders that are on supervision so they know the consequences if they do commit a crime while on supervision. ProbdrinkingStar$’s711
This article was a very interesting read. There was many points that stood out to me. I like how the article states that our prison population skyrocketed the most in between 1980, and 2000. The fact that America had 4.5 million people alone on probation is an astonishing number, why do we keep arresting that many people, and what is the reason for it. Another interesting point, was that from 1999 to 2016 the probation, and parole percentage rose 24 percent, and arrest rates rose 28 percent. Since have millions of people on probation,are we locking up that other 4 percent of people, which is like 1 million people that's crazy. 1 and 55 adults are on parole or probation in America, that's good that we are giving that many people a second chance, but I think we should really cut back as a nation. By the end of 2016 8 out of 10 probationers, were sentenced for non-violent crimes, that also is very interesting to me as well. The article also states that law enforcement agencies are trying to find a way to decrease recidivism, and more parole and probation a more structured based program. I like that these agencies are taking the right steps to decrease prison populations. I-Like-Cereal711
In the United States, 4.5 million people were on probation/parole in 2016. It was 2x the incarcerated population. 1 in 55 U.S adults were on probation and parole, which was a population increase of 239% since 1980. This is an incredible, shocking amount of people. Also, 3.5x as many men as women are on supervision. I found that intriguing. Of approximately 425,000 parole exits, 30% were unsuccessful and 27% led to incarceration. Another interesting fact is that in 2016, Illinois had 143,400 people on supervision. It is just crazy to think and put all these facts together. With 8 out of 10 probationers being sentenced for non violent crimes, is astounding. It almost makes me wonder if probation and parole is coming up on actually costing more money in the long run from the amount of money spent initially turning around and being put into incarceration. I also think that we need better options for rehabilitation rather than slapping a monitor on someone. -notacop711
I thought it was interesting when in 2016, 1 in 55 adults where on parole or probation. There are more people on probation or parole then there are incarcerated. I also thought it was interesting how in 1980, the population went up by 239%. I thought it was interesting how women that are on probation or parole has doubled and is now over 1 million. This happened since 1990. I thought it was interesting that there are 4.5 million Americans that are on parole or probation and I also found it interesting that three quarters of the people were involved in nonviolent offenses. I thought it was interesting when it said that people on probation or parole don't really have a way to obtain treatment. I thought it was interesting when it said that African American adults have a higher chance of being supervised than whites. African American adults are 3.5 times more likely. Men are also 3.5 times higher to be supervised than women. I thought it was interesting when it said that half of the people that get off probation or parole are able to succeed the terms they were given successfully. I think it’s sad that the other half most likely goes back to prison or jail. -Soccer31711
This article had a lot of interesting things one was that 1 out of 55 people are on parole or probation. This is crazy to think that i probably walk by or even work with people on parole or probation. Another thing is that men still take the lead about 3.5 times as many females but females have doubled in supervision, this is very interesting but it's to be expected sense the number of women incarcerated is raising also. 4.5 million of these people three quarters of them are on probation or parole or for non violent offences. I also thought it was interesting that 350000 people a year go to prison or jail manly just for rule violations. It's also interesting how the number of people on parole and probation is twice the number of incarcerated. Roughly 2.3 million people fail supervision. -pizza711
Nearly 2 percent of the United States adults was on probation or on parole in 2016, which is good of the point that it would mean less people are thrown in jail or prison and can get the better help/ treatment that is needed. Nearly 4.5 million of the African Americans were nonviolent offenders which supports what I mentioned about getting the correct help needed. 37 states reported that they have received simultaneous drops in their crime rates but also nearly a third of 2.3 million people on probation or parole fails to complete it. LLTS78 711
Out of all the things I found interesting in the article was that the biggest thing that caught my eye was at the end of 2016 there was 4.5 million people on parole in the country. Another thing was when The correction community peaked in 2007 and then decreased by eleven percent by 2016. Then the averaging between demographics was also mind blowing. Out of the 1 in 55 there was 1 out of 124 females was under supervision. With the matter of how things look it’s sad that most of the people under court supervision where convicted of non-violent crimes. With success rate and fail rate being 50/50 it could be that some people can or can’t change. Is time for the correction system to change themselves or is it that some people truly can’t change for the better. –Rollforintiative711
I found a lot of different things interesting in this article, i was really surprised to read that almost a third of 2.3 million people who exit probation and parole fail to complete it successfully. 350,000 people return to prison because of violations. Its hard to believe when given a second chance people mess that up and won’t obey the rules they have to follow. I wasn’t surprised to read that 3.5 more men are on probation then women but it was a little shocking how much the number of women on parole and probation has gone up. Over the past 36 years the numbers have tripled this is a real eye opener for me, i didn’t realize it was so many people. At the end of 2016 more that 4.5 million people were on probation and parole, this is a huge problem it’s better than all of them being locked up but i feel like those numbers should be nowhere near how high they are. In Illinois the ratio is 1 in 69 of the people on probation or parole, this is right in the middle of the highest and the lowest of states. -momx3
I found a lot of things interesting in this article. One thing I found interesting is that Nationwide, 4.5 million people are on probation or parole—twice the incarcerated population, including those in state and federal prisons and local jails. Which is not bad at all to me, those people are on Probation and parole so they can be watch and make the community safe. Another thing was that African American make up 30% of those on community supervision and 13% of the U.A adult population which is really interesting only people so many people think that African American commit the most crimes but most aren’t on Parole or probation. Something else was that they said that more women in on Probation and doubled since 1990. Some of these people don’t get that supervision because of money and poor people can’t really afford the things they have to pay for. It was a lot of info in this article that may help me gain more knowledge. -babyblue711
ReplyDeleteThis article had a great deal of facts, which made it very educational. I learned several things reading this article. The first being 4.5 million people are on probation or parole which is twice the amount of people who are in incarceration. That was highly interesting. I was unaware of how many people are on probation and parole compared to the people in prison. In 2007, the number of probationers and parolees was at an all time high. The ratio was 1 in every 45 people were under some kind of supervision. Today, the ratio is 1 in every 55 people, so there are less people under supervision than there has been in the past. Out of 10 people on probation 4 of them are being supervised for misdemeanors. I found that fascinating. I would have thought the ratio would have been different, having the majority of the crime be misdemeanors. I was surprised by that information. Eight of ten probationers had been sentenced for nonviolent crimes. Again, I find that to be interesting. For nonviolent crimes; probation is one of the best alternatives to prison. -CoalRoller711
ReplyDeleteThere were many things in this article that I found interesting. One of the things that interested me was that there are 4.5 million people that are either on probation or parole. And with that many people being supervised it is hard for the local community and state agencies to carry out their responsibilities. I also found it interesting that all of those 4.5 million people did not commit a violent crime. Another interesting fact is that the system has identified effective strategies to correct this problem but the system is too overloaded to put the strategies in place to do any good to the public. I also found it interesting that more women on parole or probation has nearly doubled since 1990, but the ,majority do not get that supervision because they do not have the money to pay for it. But at the same time there are 3.5 times as many men as there are women on supervision, so that interested me as well. -crispychicken711
ReplyDeleteI thought this article was a very interesting read and I enjoyed it. The first thing that caught my eye was that nationwide, 4.5 million people are on probation or parole—twice the incarcerated population, including those in state and federal prisons and local jails. I found this interesting because I didn’t know that this many people are on parole or probation compared to those incarcerated. Another thing was the ratio for U.S. adults on probation or parole which was 1 in 55 adults and also how they compared rates because vary considerably by state, from 1 in 18 in Georgia to 1 in 168 in New Hampshire. I thought that the ratio difference is crazy but also believable. Then how more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of nonviolent offenses is crazy then they end up get their probation or parole revoked costing us more money. Then nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million people who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision for a wide range of reasons, such as committing new crimes, violating the rules, and absconding. Which isn’t surprising especially if they didn’t get the rehabilitation that they need so of course they are going to end up recidivating. - mmmChicken711
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I found that really stood out to me in reading this article about probation and parole in 2018 is that african american adults are about 3.5x as likely as whites to be put on probation or parole, even though they only make up 13 percent of the U.S. adult population- they account for 30 percent of those on probation or parole. The next interesting thing I found was that between 1999 and 2016, the probation population per crime reported to police rose 24 percent and per arrest rose 28 percent. Third, I found that more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of nonviolent offenses, which really isn’t all that surprising based on the fact that violent offenders are more likely to receive an incarceration sentence versus probation or parole. The next fact I found that I was unaware of, but doesn’t surprise me a whole lot, was that 3.5 times as many men as women are on supervision, but the number of women on parole or probation has almost doubled since 1990 to more than 1 million. For the fifth interesting fact I learned that did surprise me, I found that nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million people who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision for a wide range of reasons. Lastly, I found that the rates of substance use among those on supervision are two to three times those of the general population, but many probationers and parolees do not have access to treatment. This is kind of upsetting because these are the people we’re trying to give second chances, but they aren’t even offered treatment for their substance abuse problems. GMan219711
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting thing i found out about this article is 1 in 55 U.S. adults was on probation or parole in 2016, a population increase of 239 percent since 1980, though rates vary considerably by state, from 1 in 18 in Georgia to 1 in 168 in New Hampshire and African-Americans make up 30 percent of those on community supervision but just 13 percent of the U.S. adult population. I also didn’t kmow that From 2007 to 2016, 37 states experienced simultaneous drops in their community corrections and crime rates and 3.5 times as many men as women are on supervision, but the number of women on parole or probation has almost doubled since 1990 to more than 1 million.-KenzieLand711
ReplyDeleteI found this article very interesting to read. One fact that I found interesting was that 1 in 55 adults in the United States was on probation or parole in 2016. Since a population has increased since 1980, varying from state to state. Another fact that I found interesting was that African Americans make up about 30 percent of the community supervision, but only about 13 percent of the United States adult population. Also, what I found interesting while reading this article was that there is a 3.5 times more likely for a man to be on supervision than women. In recent years, the number of women on probation or parole has doubled since 1990 to more than a million. What I also found interesting was that nationwide 4.5 million people are on probation or parole, which is nearly twice the incarcerated population. This includes those in state and federal prison, and local jails. Adding to that, more than three quarters of the approximant 4.5 million Americans on probation or parole were convicted of non-violent offenses. What I found most interesting when reading this article was that nearly a third of the roughly 2.3 million who exit probation or parole annually fail to successfully complete their supervision. This can be for a number of reasons. They could have committed new crimes, they could have violated the rules of their probation or parole, or they could have absconding. Each year almost 350,000 of those individuals will return to prison or jail. It is more do to rule violations, rather than new crimes. –Adventureflight711
ReplyDeleteSomething I found that I was interested in was that more than three-quarters of the 4.5 million people in the US are on parole for a nonviolent crime such as drug use, but while reading another interesting thing that caught my attention was that a third of a 2.3 million people that were released on parole have failed to complete their parole because they committed either a new crime or violated their conditions, which I do believe that some of the new technology that is coming out has an effect on this statistic. I did read that these substance abusers do not have access to treatment for the abuse so, in return, that means that they are way more likely to repeat the same crime that probably got them into jail. Another thing I began to read was that men are 3.5x more likely to be supervised than women but women under supervision have doubled from 520,000 to 1,000,000 just 2 years ago. Another thing this article has brought out was that 4.5 million people are parole or probation, which is crazy, and that accounts for two-thirds of the total correctional population.
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One of the craziest things that I found interesting is that there was a 239 percent increase in probation from 1980 to 2016. It is interesting that there are 3.5 times more men than women to be on probation. It is also interesting that women under probation have doubled in size since the 1990s. Of the 4.5 million people on probation or parole, over three-fourths of the criminals on probation were convicted of a non-violent crime. It makes you wonder if they should have even been put on probation in the first place. One-third, which is around 350,000 of the people who exit probation or parole fail to complete the supervision and go back to jail. That means though most of the people who exit probation or parole do complete supervision and stay out of trouble. It is crazy to think that 1 in 55 people under probation and parole is down from 2007 when it was 1 in 45 adults.- ClarkKent711
ReplyDeleteThey were multiple things in this article that I thought were interesting. The one thing I found interesting was “black adults are about 3.5 times as likely as whites to be supervised.” This is another reason why we are having issues with African-Americans and their crime rate being higher than Caucasians. Police are watching them more carefully instead of whites and therefore they are more out to be caught. Another thing that surprised me was “Men are supervised at a rate about 3.5 times that of women.” Women being incarcerated has more than doubled over the past couple years, while the men incarceration rate is going down. “Drug and property crimes each accounted for more than a million of the people on parole or probation that year.” This is also surprising, considering, all people talk about are homicides. People hear about one homicide and they think crime is at all all time high, and really it is going down. “At the end of 2016, more than 4.5 million people were on probation or parole, accounting for two-thirds of the total correctional population.” This number being so high, I think is a good idea because it gives people a chance to still work and make a living instead of ruining their lives by being locked up. They are still able to make payments of their housing, work, and provide for their family and be there to support them. “ At least 4 in 10 probationers are being supervised for a misdemeanor offense.” I would think more people would be on supervision because of a misdemeanor especially if it their first offense. “Supervision failures are a major driver of incarceration.” This is surprising, I think more people would rather be on supervision and learn and not re offend and end up being locked up. Or we need to have better rehabilitation centers for offenders that are on supervision so they know the consequences if they do commit a crime while on supervision. ProbdrinkingStar$’s711
ReplyDeleteThis article was a very interesting read. There was many points that stood out to me. I like how the article states that our prison population skyrocketed the most in between 1980, and 2000. The fact that America had 4.5 million people alone on probation is an astonishing number, why do we keep arresting that many people, and what is the reason for it. Another interesting point, was that from 1999 to 2016 the probation, and parole percentage rose 24 percent, and arrest rates rose 28 percent. Since have millions of people on probation,are we locking up that other 4 percent of people, which is like 1 million people that's crazy. 1 and 55 adults are on parole or probation in America, that's good that we are giving that many people a second chance, but I think we should really cut back as a nation. By the end of 2016 8 out of 10 probationers, were sentenced for non-violent crimes, that also is very interesting to me as well. The article also states that law enforcement agencies are trying to find a way to decrease recidivism, and more parole and probation a more structured based program. I like that these agencies are taking the right steps to decrease prison populations.
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In the United States, 4.5 million people were on probation/parole in 2016. It was 2x the incarcerated population. 1 in 55 U.S adults were on probation and parole, which was a population increase of 239% since 1980. This is an incredible, shocking amount of people. Also, 3.5x as many men as women are on supervision. I found that intriguing. Of approximately 425,000 parole exits, 30% were unsuccessful and 27% led to incarceration. Another interesting fact is that in 2016, Illinois had 143,400 people on supervision. It is just crazy to think and put all these facts together. With 8 out of 10 probationers being sentenced for non violent crimes, is astounding. It almost makes me wonder if probation and parole is coming up on actually costing more money in the long run from the amount of money spent initially turning around and being put into incarceration. I also think that we need better options for rehabilitation rather than slapping a monitor on someone. -notacop711
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting when in 2016, 1 in 55 adults where on parole or probation. There are more people on probation or parole then there are incarcerated. I also thought it was interesting how in 1980, the population went up by 239%. I thought it was interesting how women that are on probation or parole has doubled and is now over 1 million. This happened since 1990. I thought it was interesting that there are 4.5 million Americans that are on parole or probation and I also found it interesting that three quarters of the people were involved in nonviolent offenses. I thought it was interesting when it said that people on probation or parole don't really have a way to obtain treatment. I thought it was interesting when it said that African American adults have a higher chance of being supervised than whites. African American adults are 3.5 times more likely. Men are also 3.5 times higher to be supervised than women. I thought it was interesting when it said that half of the people that get off probation or parole are able to succeed the terms they were given successfully. I think it’s sad that the other half most likely goes back to prison or jail. -Soccer31711
ReplyDeleteThis article had a lot of interesting things one was that 1 out of 55 people are on parole or probation. This is crazy to think that i probably walk by or even work with people on parole or probation. Another thing is that men still take the lead about 3.5 times as many females but females have doubled in supervision, this is very interesting but it's to be expected sense the number of women incarcerated is raising also. 4.5 million of these people three quarters of them are on probation or parole or for non violent offences. I also thought it was interesting that 350000 people a year go to prison or jail manly just for rule violations. It's also interesting how the number of people on parole and probation is twice the number of incarcerated. Roughly 2.3 million people fail supervision. -pizza711
ReplyDeleteNearly 2 percent of the United States adults was on probation or on parole in 2016, which is good of the point that it would mean less people are thrown in jail or prison and can get the better help/ treatment that is needed. Nearly 4.5 million of the African Americans were nonviolent offenders which supports what I mentioned about getting the correct help needed. 37 states reported that they have received simultaneous drops in their crime rates but also nearly a third of 2.3 million people on probation or parole fails to complete it. LLTS78 711
ReplyDeleteOut of all the things I found interesting in the article was that the biggest thing that caught my eye was at the end of 2016 there was 4.5 million people on parole in the country. Another thing was when The correction community peaked in 2007 and then decreased by eleven percent by 2016. Then the averaging between demographics was also mind blowing. Out of the 1 in 55 there was 1 out of 124 females was under supervision. With the matter of how things look it’s sad that most of the people under court supervision where convicted of non-violent crimes. With success rate and fail rate being 50/50 it could be that some people can or can’t change. Is time for the correction system to change themselves or is it that some people truly can’t change for the better. –Rollforintiative711
ReplyDeleteI found a lot of different things interesting in this article, i was really surprised to read that almost a third of 2.3 million people who exit probation and parole fail to complete it successfully. 350,000 people return to prison because of violations. Its hard to believe when given a second chance people mess that up and won’t obey the rules they have to follow. I wasn’t surprised to read that 3.5 more men are on probation then women but it was a little shocking how much the number of women on parole and probation has gone up. Over the past 36 years the numbers have tripled this is a real eye opener for me, i didn’t realize it was so many people. At the end of 2016 more that 4.5 million people were on probation and parole, this is a huge problem it’s better than all of them being locked up but i feel like those numbers should be nowhere near how high they are. In Illinois the ratio is 1 in 69 of the people on probation or parole, this is right in the middle of the highest and the lowest of states.
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