This is for Introduction to Probation and Parole. This assignment is a DISCUSSION post and needs to be at least 250 words. Here are the Professor’s instructions: Offender Jones
Offender Jones is serving a two-year sentence for breaking and entering, possession of stolen property, and assaulting a police officer. According to police reports, the offense occurred a few days before Christmas. Jones was intoxicated and apprehended at the scene of the crime (drug store).
Offender Jones is 24 years old and lives with his wife and two children. He is described as being impulsive and having low self-esteem. Prior to his arrest, Jones was fired from his job as a welder in October. Soon after quitting his job, Jones began to drink on a daily basis, which brought friction between him and his wife. He has also been recently diagnosed as diabetic. According to Jones, he became depressed over not being able to buy gifts for his family and with Christmas approaching decided to steal some gifts.
Information from files indicates that Jones has a prior juvenile criminal record (Mother also has a criminal record and Father committed suicide when Jones was 5) and was criminally active up until the age of 23 when he married his wife. This is his first term in an institution.
1. What are his static risk factors?
2. What are his dynamic risk factors (criminogenic needs)?
3. What are his non-criminogenic needs?
4. What does Jones need to become a better release prospect?
5. What do you think are the most important risk factors to monitor in the community for offender Jones?
