Parole in America's criminal system

Parole in America's criminal system One of today's most hotly debated topics in the criminal justice field is whether or not individual states should abandon the parole system. Many people feel it is time to do away with parole, while others are fighting for its survival. As with any controversial change, there are pros and cons to both sides of the argument, all of which are very convincing. The basic arguments for and against the …

…populations are not adversely effected. Until the remaining 90% of those who need treatment can receive it, it is better for both the public and the inmate for the sentence to be completed as was intended. Perhaps in the future parole might become an option as we develop the tools to prepare inmates for early re-entry into society. Until then it is safer for the communities and better for the inmates themselves to finish their sentences.