I commend the Times Union for taking an honest look at a serious problem within
the state parole system («Raids a bid to clean up image,» April 17).
Not exact matches
That translates into a population of some one thousand sexual offenders in this single prison, with another six thousand in the
state's
parole system.
Cuomo is proposing changes to the
state's
parole system to help formerly incarcerated individuals adjust to life outside prison walls.
Yet, law enforcement is well aware that Cuomo has presided over a restructuring of the
state correction and
parole system.
Some of the bills passed this year that he mentioned include a
state ban on bump stocks, reform of the
state's
parole system, gender parity in pay and fairness for victims of sexual assault.
«Tana Agostini was named to the New York
State Board of
Parole based on her extensive knowledge of the criminal justice
system,» said the spokesman, Thomas Mailey.
Right now, Onondaga County is forced to take
state prisoners, who have violated
parole, and keep them in the local jail while the justice
system decides whether to send them back to
state prison.
And a New York Times report about rampant racial bias in New York
State's
parole system led Cuomo to launch an investigation, but no findings have been made public and the
parole system is unchanged.
During his time as Governor West implemented a new
parole system for prisoners, abolished capital punishment, was an active participant in the women's suffrage movement, and prohibited alcohol in the
state of Oregon.
Highlights Monitor the progress of various clients and institute adjustments when necessary Effectively communicate with parolees, fellow
parole officers and representatives of the court Compile and analyze various court reports Ensure full compliance with
State regulations and standard operation procedures of the facility Apply strong problem solving skills in different situations Assist parolees in securing jobs and other necessary resources to transition into civilian life Strong public relations skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience Probation Officer 1/1/2010 — Present Central Offender Services — Augusta, GA Manage the cases of several different parolees simultaneously Ensure that parolees have access to needed resources to make a successful transition out of the
system Maintain an in - depth understanding of the criminal justice
system and current and pending laws Hold periodic meetings with
paroles to ensure that they are meeting all requirements for their
parole Analyze various court reports to determine appropriate courses of action with clients Receive and address parolee issues to help keep them on the right path