Academic Probation

In summer 2010, I was not able to complete my classes due to difficult circumstances that arose and due to getting more than one F, it affected my academic standing in Houston Community College and I was put on probation. I had difficulties still arise after this, but was able to overcome them, raise my grades tremendously and graduate with honors.

In August of 2012, at Grand Rapids Community College, I was placed on Academic Probation due to my cumulative GPA dropping below the 2.0 threshold. Prior to this action, I was not driven to take the action to perform well in my classes. I was lost in the options for my future and unaware of where I would end up. It was this lack of focus and drive that reflected in my performance. This was a strong turning point in my life, and after being placed on academic probation I came to appreciate the repercussions I was facing by not prioritizing my education. It was in this year that I decided on where I wanted my college career to take me. Through the influential factors I discussed in my personal statement, I had both my mind and my future set on

After barely graduating in the spring of 2017 from Lopez Early College High School, I went straight to my parent’s house not knowing exactly what I was going to do with my life. I knew I had ruined my life after not paying attention to my teachers and counselors about applying to colleges. They said I was a wonderful and intelligent student with a tremendous capacity of succeeding in life. Although everybody thought that about me, I never did. I was constantly under pressure thinking that I had to work in order to support my family economically, so our house was saved. I was also worried about whether my parents were getting divorced after every insignificant argument they had. I had to be an excellent example for my two younger siblings; but even though I tried my best, I never was.

John Augustus were known as “Father of Probation." He released an adult drunkard into his custody rather than sending him to prison. Later on, he convinced the court to release more offenders to his supervision including children who had been accused of stealing. By 1846, about thirty children were under his supervision, and eleven hundred persons were bailed both male and female by Augustus (American Probation and Parole Association).

Probation is a mode of sentencing that sees the court issue a non-custodial sentence on the convict. During probation, it is possible for the convict to still live in their free abode, even though there may be restrictions that the court places on the individual for the duration of the probation. During that time, the individual may be ordered by the court to attend to a day reporting center. And this is a place where individuals who are on probation are required to go as often as required by the court. That could be every week, fortnight or even every day. Thirdly, this introduction creates a working definition of juveniles; which simply put, is a minor that stands convicted of a criminal offense. There are times when the offense that the

Despite the wide usage, probation is often under the lense of intense criticism. It suffers

Regardless of the personal view of the client, the fact remains that as a probation officer certain responsibilities are expected for the offender. However, as a probation officer, if a drug test reveals the client is using marijuana, which is a violation, they would be given one warning only. As a condition of granting probation or parole, they will be informed of the conditions of probation or parole in writing and a drug test would be given every week. Furthermore, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person has violated the conditions of probation sentencing a second time, the courts will be informed and the offender remanded. In the event, the offender tries to avoid reporting for or consent to weekly drug testing, other

It is my duty as a probation or parole officer to ensure that all offenders act according to the law. I am not sure if this is his first offense, even though h has been a model client. My first priority is to comply with the law. The offender is accountable for the results or outcome of is behavior. Some defendants think that probation or parole is a right they are entitled to, this kind of thinking may have gotten this client into trouble again. I would remind him of the terms and conditions outlined in the probation or parole contract. If you do not meet your obligation, you suffer the consequences, but on the other hand, we are to forgive seventy times seven. I would do everything that I could t help this client within the bounds of the

On Thursday, Aug. 31, I observed two GPM probation officers as they participated in revocation proceedings in court. These proceedings are generally initiated by a probation officer when a probationer is not in compliance with the conditions of probation as ordered by the court. On this day, approximately 22 probationers appeared before the judge to explain why they were in non-compliance. Most of the violations involved: failure to report to their probation officer, failure to pay fines or perform community service work, failure to test for drugs/alcohol or testing positive for drugs/alcohol. On the latter violation, I noticed that everybody had reasons for testing positive which, interestingly, had nothing

If probation and parole were abolished completely it would have negative reproductions of the likes most could not comprehend. In saying that, I am referring to the massive overcrowding of the prison system as a whole, which the current population is more than most facilities or agencies can manage. Notwithstanding, the cost to house more inmates, build new facilities or maintain existing ones, and increase staff, would be taxing on any jurisdictions budget. Nevertheless, there are valid arguments being made on both sides of the issue and I am of the opinion that there is always room for improvement.

You succinctly described the end goals for the department of probation. As you note, much like the overwhelming number of Americans currently incarcerated, the probation system is also seeing an influx of offenders and not enough trained probation officers or resources. “Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:19, English Standard Version). At the core of probation is not only supervision but also for probation officers to adequately create reintegration plans. Without the training or resources, probation cannot possibly lessen recidivism rates.

circumstances, are not imprisoned or are on probation, have limitations and are put back into

There are times when almost everyone wonders exactly what the purpose of probation is, what kinds of conditions can be imposed if someone is put on probation, and what roles the probation officer and the court systems play in the scheme of things. If you know someone that is on probation it may not hurt to know a little bit about the way it works and that is exactly what we will be talking about here.

Throughout my life my parents have been very frank about their expectations. I consumed myself in my education and had very little time for distractions. When my family and I first moved to Fairhope, AL ,my freshman year of high school, I knew not a single person. I became friendly with our social worker at the school, Mrs. Callahan, who was my main influence throughout my time with Fairhope High School. She seemed to make the days less stressful which helped me not to implode. I would visit her everyday after school and we would have long conversations on how I was transitioning. The transition was difficult but I managed to work hard and maintain decent grades in the first year. Mrs. Callahan taught me to never give up and work for what

Dealing with certain individuals on probation requires a process that only allows that individuals to be sentences only to community service. The issues is, when deciding whether or not the individual who’s on state or federal probation is allowed to participate within the program. There were several individuals who need permission from the probation officer in order to be place or receive anytime of mandate. Newark Community Solution have in place, a probation officer in the court that works with them, but for those who are already on probation with other agencies, it poses a problem. The staff can only deal with what in their jurisdiction. They understand that by law they must inform the individual’s probation officer in order to mandate