In chapter 15 of Corrections in America, the author outlined the history of parole and compares and contrast parole and pardon. The author also describes the current status of parole in the United States and the prisoner reentry process. In addition, this chapter explains how parole is granted and the role of the parole board, how parole supervision is terminated, re entry courts, and the effectiveness of parole. Parole is a correctional option that often evokes feelings. Parole gives those people an opportunity to reenter the society. Parole emerged from a philosophical revolution and it resulted a tradition of penal reform. Parole has its origins in the determination of Alexander Maconochie and Sir Walter Crofton. Both of these individuals developed a program for early release and supervision of inmates under their charge. This process was later used in the United States. …show more content…
Inmates may either be eligible for parole or for pardon. Parole is the release from incarceration prior to expiration of sentence. This process requires a parole officer to be in charge with helping the offender get back on his or her feet, by helping them find a job and by providing advising and counseling. Pardons may either be conditional or full pardon. A full pardon means complete exoneration of blame for the offense, while conditional pardon relieves some of the limitations that the offenders suffer. The parole board makes the determination and it can effect the transition to the free society by providing control. Even though parole gives offenders a second chance to go back to having a normal life, some offenders will violate the conditions of their parole. They may violate these conditions by consuming alcohol or drugs or even by associating with stronger offenders. These individuals that are under parole, are often labeled as very dangerous people, which makes the society fear