Good Example Of Case Study On Parole Board Decision

Johnny Tello addiction to cocaine has resulted to other crimes that he has to commit so as to ensure that he can maintain the crack supply. He has even gone to the extent of stealing from his parents, the people expected to be taking care of him. It is difficult for his parents to perform their parental duties to such a person since he has become a social challenge even within the family. His new circle of friends has influenced his behavior, and unless he is isolated from them his cocaine addiction is not something that will go soon. After robbing a gas station granted bail, he did not adhere to the conditions given by the courts and only Newport treatment center for three days. Johnny is not in control of himself, and he required close monitoring since all his crimes are, as a result to cocaine addiction.
All the crimes that he has committed have been linked with his addiction to crack, before he met new friends at the concrete company, his employers admit that he was a hard working person and were it, not for his drug addiction; he would have him back in the work place. Johnny cannot go back to the work place before he is full reformed and stops using drugs since there are high chances that his friends might influence him to using the drugs again. His parents seem to be the conservatisms kind of people, and this might have some contribution towards his behavior, in the 21st century kids, and especially young boys need to learn about drugs from their parents, relying only on the church might not have great effects on the boy’s addiction behavior. Living in a family without a TV and social life mostly being about church issues makes life boring for such a young man.His parents need to give him a chance to interact with other people who are of good behavior and not necessarily those in the church.
After analyzing Johnny’s behavior, is clear that apart from drug addiction, Johnny does not suffer from any other disorder .If he is allowed to stay in the society with the same circle of friends, his addiction might result to other crimes such as robbery with violence or even murder. Previous research shows that drugs addicts eventually engage in other major crimes or even join drug gangs. His parents cannot offer him the necessary help required so that he can quit cocaine addiction.
After assessing the Johnny’s report, the Parole Board was able unanimously agree on a yes towards parole, day parole would be the best option towards reforming Johnny. Day parole, this will, ensures that he is able to stay away from the company that introduced him to drugs. There will also be a parole officer who will be in charge of monitoring Johnny, this will give him some freedom from his strict parents; the parole officer will be able to talk with Johnny and understand the challenges that he goes through as a young man.Most of the crimes are likely to be committed at night, and a night curfew will enable close monitoring and assessment of his behavior. Test will have to be done within six months of the parole, it will be possible to assess whether he has been using any drugs during the parole period.