THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A DEFINITE SENTENCE PAROLE PROGRAM

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Abstract
With the currently available evidence suggesting the failure of the treatment modality in corrections. parole systems throughout the United States have been the object of increasing criticism. This criticism is usually focused primarily at the indeterminate sentence and discretionary release to parole supervision, often considered integral components of a parole system. In this study, a parole system was examined that operates with definite sentencing and relatively less emphasis on discretionary release decision‐making. The parole supervision aspect of this system was found to reduce markedly the post‐release criminal activity of parolees as compared with a control group of discharges released from the same institutions, but not to parole supervision.

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