Association between effectiveness of probation system and rehabilitation of offenders in the Punjab, Pakistan

Probation system constitutes an essential organ of criminal justice system which reintegrates criminals into society. The study aimed to know association between effectiveness of probation system and rehabilitation of offenders in Punjab Province, Pakistan. Sample of 511 probationers as respondents...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of criminology 2015-10, Vol.7 (4), p.155
Main Authors: Khokhar, Javed Iqbal, Abbasi, Saif-ur-Rehman Saif, Jafri, Qamar Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correctional treatment programs
Parole & probation
Probation officers
Rehabilitation of criminals
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Summary:Probation system constitutes an essential organ of criminal justice system which reintegrates criminals into society. The study aimed to know association between effectiveness of probation system and rehabilitation of offenders in Punjab Province, Pakistan. Sample of 511 probationers as respondents was selected proportionately from 10 districts of Punjab province. Results of study showed high association between supervision of probation officer and rehabilitation of probationers. Probation system was noted significant for rehabilitation of probationers with satisfactory self-esteem. Thus offenders of minor offences should be given opportunity of probation and professional training of probation officers may prove effective in reintegrating the offenders into society.
ISSN:2074-2738
2222-6648