A Word of Caution...
All accounts of crimes, victims and all social media content in this interactive are fictional and have no relation to the experiences of any real person or individuals in the programme. These fictional accounts have been compiled with expert academics and reflect the opinions of some individuals in similar situations, to provide an insight into different viewpoints and theories on parole.
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Killer Set for Release After Serving 13 Years
Convicted killer Mars Paltry is set to be freed after serving 13 years of a life sentence. The 29-year-old was jailed for murder after being found guilty of killing his neighbour when he was 16. Many who followed the story closely and relatives of the victim have taken to social media to express their reaction...
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Choose a reaction...
😱
🤔
😴
😡
🙂
Trending now in the UK:
#parole #killerfreed #secondchances #rehabilition #lifemeanslife #aneyeforaneye #probation
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😱
🤔
😴
😡
🙂
Trending now in the UK:
#parole #killerfreed #secondchances #rehabilition #lifemeanslife #aneyeforaneye #probation
But he was only 16 at the time - he'll have changed!
21.07
Totally agree - we don't want killers on the streets 😱
21.29
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How does the parole board even decide if someone is a risk or not? Surely that's impossible??
23.10
How does the Parole Board consider risk?
How does the Parole Board consider risk in their assessment?
When the Parole Board is considering whether someone can be released, they will assess several factors. These include ‘risk factors’ which could lead to a person being a danger to the public in the future. They also include ‘protective factors’ which involves assessing whether a prisoner has a strong support network, and steps they have taken to rehabilitate. In considering this they will examine rehabilitation courses taken and progress with respect of these. Click here to learn more about risk and protective factors .
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Everyone deserves a second chance - this is a good thing 👍🏽 #secondchances #parole
Dream on! They don’t want rehabilitating
21.47
The main issue is making society safe. Parole boards should ensure this! 👍🏼
22.01
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This person obviously lives in an area with no crime!
23.17
DOES PAROLE MAKE SOCIETY SAFER?
Does parole make society safer?
Parole is focused on assessing the risk that an offender poses. Examining whether the offender is a potential threat to public protection is central to the process.
No Parole System is perfect, and prisoners have been released who have gone on to reoffend. However, if a prisoner is released, they are required to comply with license conditions . There are standard licence conditions which will apply to every person released and include, for example, being of good behaviour, not committing any offence, and keeping in touch with the supervising officer in accordance with instructions.
Other additional requirements may be imposed, for example, curfew arrangements or drug testing conditions.
But surely people will say anything to be let out early!🤔
21.03
We have to do something! You can’t keep them in jail.
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
It’s ridiculous how easily believed these people are, what evidence can parole boards rely on??😐
23.18
What evidence do parole boards consider?
What evidence do Parole Boards consider in their decision-making process?
During an oral hearing , a prisoner will be asked questions about what they have done to address their offending behaviour in prison, and what their plans are when released. Assessments will be made on the basis on the oral evidence provided by the prisoner, but it is not just the oral testimony of the prisoner which is used. The panellists receive evidence from many different individuals. This may include evidence from, for example, the prisoner’s offender manager who is responsible for the prisoner throughout all of their sentence, psychologists, and (as the programme discusses) they may also receive security reports from the prison.
Kinds of Evidence
Parole Board panellists receive evidence from many different individuals. These may include:
Offender Manager
PRISON REPORTS
psychologists
I agree! We lose sight of the real victims here...
21.03
People are just obsessed with crime and criminals 🤷🏼♀️
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
Disagree, getting this right benefits everyone. It’s important for us all!
23.17
why is parole important for everYONE?
Why is parole important for everyone?
Parole provides hope for prisoners and is an incentive for them to participate in rehabilitation.
It recognises that people who may have committed criminal offences have the capacity to change. Engagement in rehabilitation – which parole incentivises – means that when prisoners are released, they pose less of a danger to the public. It can lead to prisoners being of better behaviour when incarcerated, and it can reduce costs when prisoners are released. Click to learn some of the challenges faced by prisoners when they're released.
Maybe the victims just want to move on with their lives 🤷🏿
21.03
But we can't separate the criminals from the victims
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
Where are the victims' voices in all of this?? 😡
23.17
how can victims get involved in parole?
How can the victims get involved with the Parole System?
Representation of victims in the Parole System is vital. The parole process can have significant impacts on victims of crimes and their families and friends.
The Parole Board has duties it must comply with, with respect to victims. These are set out in Right 11 of the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales. Right 11 relates to the right ‘To be given information about the offender following a conviction’.
11.8 details the obligations of the Parole Board to, for example, read a Victim Personal Statement if one is submitted and to consider applications for the victim to attend hearings. Find out more at Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales .
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
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Risk and Protective Factors
Risk factors are elements of an offender’s life which may lead them towards causing serious harm in the future. For example, they may look at the person’s past offending, any issues they have had in detention, or whether they have been recalled when on licence and, if so, why.
Severe past offences
Problems in detention
Recalled on licence
Protective factors are aspects of the offender’s life that can make them not act in a harmful way. Again, this can include how they have spent their time in detention (including, for example, courses or qualifications undertaken), and measures or structures that are in support to help offenders, whether these are from family, social support, or through other providers (e.g., healthcare professionals).
Steps taken to rehabilitate
Strong support network
A long road ahead...
It is difficult to reintegrate back into society when an offender is released. Finding employment can be difficult, and offenders may need to rebuild previous relationships with family and friends. Some prisoners may have mental health issues, or experience drug addiction. The temptation to commit crime may be great for some prisoners.
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
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A Word of Caution...
All accounts of crimes, victims and all social media content in this interactive are fictional and have no relation to the experiences of any real person or individuals in the programme. These fictional accounts have been compiled with expert academics and reflect the opinions of some individuals in similar situations, to provide an insight into different viewpoints and theories on parole.
Enter the interactive
Killer Set for Release After Serving 13 Years
Convicted killer Mars Paltry is set to be freed after serving 13 years of a life sentence. The 29-year-old was jailed for murder after being found guilty of killing his neighbour when he was 16. Many who followed the story closely and relatives of the victim have taken to social media to express their reaction...
join the discussion
Choose a reaction...
😱
🤔
😴
😡
🙂
Trending now in the UK:
#parole #killerfreed #secondchances #rehabilition #lifemeanslife #aneyeforaneye #probation
Choose another reaction...
😱
🤔
😴
😡
🙂
Trending now in the UK:
#parole #killerfreed #secondchances #rehabilition #lifemeanslife #aneyeforaneye #probation
But he was only 16 at the time - he'll have changed!
21.07
Totally agree - we don't want killers on the streets 😱
21.29
click to go to comments 👀
How does the parole board even decide if someone is a risk or not? Surely that's impossible??
23.10
How does the Parole Board consider risk?
How does the Parole Board consider risk in their assessment?
When the Parole Board is considering whether someone can be released, they will assess several factors. These include ‘risk factors’ which could lead to a person being a danger to the public in the future. They also include ‘protective factors’ which involves assessing whether a prisoner has a strong support network, and steps they have taken to rehabilitate. In considering this they will examine rehabilitation courses taken and progress with respect of these. Click here to learn more about risk and protective factors .
VIEW PROFILE
Everyone deserves a second chance - this is a good thing 👍🏽 #secondchances #parole
Dream on! They don’t want rehabilitating
21.47
The main issue is making society safe. Parole boards should ensure this! 👍🏼
22.01
click to go to comments 👀
This person obviously lives in an area with no crime!
23.17
DOES PAROLE MAKE SOCIETY SAFER?
Does parole make society safer?
Parole is focused on assessing the risk that an offender poses. Examining whether the offender is a potential threat to public protection is central to the process.
No Parole System is perfect, and prisoners have been released who have gone on to reoffend. However, if a prisoner is released, they are required to comply with license conditions . There are standard licence conditions which will apply to every person released and include, for example, being of good behaviour, not committing any offence, and keeping in touch with the supervising officer in accordance with instructions. Other additional requirements may be imposed, for example, curfew arrangements or drug testing conditions.
But surely people will say anything to be let out early!🤔
21.03
We have to do something! You can’t keep them in jail.
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
It’s ridiculous how easily believed these people are, what evidence can parole boards rely on??😐
23.18
What evidence do parole boards consider?
What evidence do Parole Boards consider in their decision-making process?
During an oral hearing , a prisoner will be asked questions about what they have done to address their offending behaviour in prison, and what their plans are when released. Assessments will be made on the basis on the oral evidence provided by the prisoner, but it is not just the oral testimony of the prisoner which is used. The panellists receive evidence from many different individuals. This may include evidence from, for example, the prisoner’s offender manager who is responsible for the prisoner throughout all of their sentence, psychologists, and (as the programme discusses) they may also receive security reports from the prison.
Kinds of Evidence
Parole Board panellists receive evidence from many different individuals. These may include:
Offender Manager
PRISON REPORTS
psychologists
I agree! We lose sight of the real victims here...
21.03
People are just obsessed with crime and criminals 🤷🏼♀️
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
Disagree, getting this right benefits everyone. It’s important for us all!
23.17
why is parole important for everYONE?
Why is parole important for everyone?
Parole provides hope for prisoners and is an incentive for them to participate in rehabilitation.
It recognises that people who may have committed criminal offences have the capacity to change. Engagement in rehabilitation – which parole incentivises – means that when prisoners are released, they pose less of a danger to the public. It can lead to prisoners being of better behaviour when incarcerated, and it can reduce costs when prisoners are released. Click to learn some of the challenges faced by prisoners when they're released.
Maybe the victims just want to move on with their lives 🤷🏿
21.03
But we can't separate the criminals from the victims
21.50
click to go to comments 👀
Where are the victims' voices in all of this?? 😡
23.17
how can victims get involved in parole?
How can the victims get involved with the Parole System?
Representation of victims in the Parole System is vital. The parole process can have significant impacts on victims of crimes and their families and friends.
The Parole Board has duties it must comply with, with respect to victims. These are set out in Right 11 of the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales. Right 11 relates to the right ‘To be given information about the offender following a conviction’. 11.8 details the obligations of the Parole Board to, for example, read a Victim Personal Statement if one is submitted and to consider applications for the victim to attend hearings. Find out more at Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales .
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
Explore Law Courses
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Risk and Protective Factors
Risk factors are elements of an offender’s life which may lead them towards causing serious harm in the future. For example, they may look at the person’s past offending, any issues they have had in detention, or whether they have been recalled when on licence and, if so, why.
Severe past offences
Problems in detention
Recalled on licence
Protective factors are aspects of the offender’s life that can make them not act in a harmful way. Again, this can include how they have spent their time in detention (including, for example, courses or qualifications undertaken), and measures or structures that are in support to help offenders, whether these are from family, social support, or through other providers (e.g., healthcare professionals).
Steps taken to rehabilitate
Strong support network
A long road ahead...
It is difficult to reintegrate back into society when an offender is released. Finding employment can be difficult, and offenders may need to rebuild previous relationships with family and friends. Some prisoners may have mental health issues, or experience drug addiction. The temptation to commit crime may be great for some prisoners.
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
Explore Law Courses
Explore Criminology Courses
Liked this? Share it!
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
Explore Law Courses
Explore Criminology Courses
Liked this? Share it!
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
Explore Law Courses
Explore Criminology Courses
Liked this? Share it!
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
Explore Law Courses
Explore Criminology Courses
Liked this? Share it!
Ready to Learn More?
If Parole sparked your curiosity, why not visit The Open University's Schools of Law & Criminology to browse our range of Certificates, Diplomas and Degress, available to study part-time and full time ⤵️
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