Chapter
The Unwritten Rules of Probation
06:51 - 15:49 (08:58)
The U.S. prison system has become so huge that it's now its ecosystem, with enormous economies and communities that profit from it and orbit around it. The corrections department has been letting people earn a little freedom while watching closely through probation, but there's always a list of rules to follow.
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Vinny explains that the parole system incentivizes failure due to a lack of resources to provide real help.
06:51 - 07:53 (01:02)
Summary
Vinny explains that the parole system incentivizes failure due to a lack of resources to provide real help. Parole officers have little to gain by helping people succeed but are at risk of losing their job if their parolee re-offends.
ChapterThe Unwritten Rules of Probation
EpisodeMass Supervision
PodcastViolation
Larry Krasner argues that ending mass supervision is just as important as ending mass incarceration, as millions of people are on probation or parole in the US, with restrictive and often unrealistic rules that can trap them in a cycle of recidivism.
07:53 - 10:41 (02:48)
Summary
Larry Krasner argues that ending mass supervision is just as important as ending mass incarceration, as millions of people are on probation or parole in the US, with restrictive and often unrealistic rules that can trap them in a cycle of recidivism.
ChapterThe Unwritten Rules of Probation
EpisodeMass Supervision
PodcastViolation
Jake Wyman's compliance with his current directives is questioned during a board meeting regarding his home arrest, with his parole officer giving a positive review but board chair C. T. Wright remaining skeptical.
10:41 - 12:10 (01:29)
Summary
Jake Wyman's compliance with his current directives is questioned during a board meeting regarding his home arrest, with his parole officer giving a positive review but board chair C. T. Wright remaining skeptical.
ChapterThe Unwritten Rules of Probation
EpisodeMass Supervision
PodcastViolation
The author describes his experience in a halfway house as a former prisoner and how he felt moments of wonder and grace that he couldn't put into words.
12:10 - 15:49 (03:39)
Summary
The author describes his experience in a halfway house as a former prisoner and how he felt moments of wonder and grace that he couldn't put into words.