- Broken Windows theory
- The theory asserts that untended property becomes subject to destruction, and, therefore, unpatrolled communities become prone to criminal activities (Duffee, & Maguire, 2007). According to the theory, the public administrators should rebuild the society’s trusts by placing the people’s safety first, supervising probationers in the communities rather than in the office, allocating the public resources rationally, and providing enforcement and sequential quick response in case of violations.
- It is crucial to developing partners within the community to enhance the policing aspect. The public administrators should create performance-based initiatives and establish strong leadership measures (Duffee, & Maguire, 2007)..
2) Remote Supervision Theory
- The Remote Supervision theory argues that inmates are less likely to involve in criminal activities in case the police officers conduct patrol operations from various remote locations, such as towers or the secure desk locations.
- The inmates are likely to act in accordance with the law even after the jail term as they feel ‘watched’ by the criminal justice officers (Thompson, 2003).
- The Remote supervisory theory plays a significant role in changing individuals’ behavior and restoring safety in the neighborhoods.
3) Direct Supervision Theory
- According to the direct supervision theory, the criminal justice departments tend to create a relative more pronounced presence when they interact with the offenders.
- The direct supervision theory asserts that the criminal justice officers should interact with offenders, and monitor their activities; this measure helps to identify their plans, and weaknesses, which enables them to offer remedies.
4) The Diversionary Programs Theory
- According to the theory, the criminal justice can improve the society through offering training and technical assistance for the individuals in charge of the service delivery. This can be achieved by working with community service providers, case planning, helping the special people in the society, and developing incentives for the youth (Immarigeon, R., & Civic Research Institute, 2006). This measure is useful in monitoring the young people’s behaviors and diverting them from criminal related activities.
Conclusion
The supervisory theories are essential in enhancing the efficiency in the criminal justice system. The public officials should focus on improving the systems by formulating more theories to improve the systems. The ability to offer help to the inmates and other offenders can help to enhance security and reduce crime rates in the modern society. Supervisory roles are essential in diverting the crime and creating a sense of safety in the neighborhoods.
References
Duffee, D., & Maguire, E. R. (2007). Criminal justice theory: Explaining the nature and behavior of criminal justice. New York: Routledge.
Immarigeon, R., & Civic Research Institute. (2006). Women and girls in the criminal justice system: Policy issues and practices. Kingston, N.J: Civic Research Institute.
Thompson.P, J.(2003). The Theory of the Public Sphere. Theory, Culture, and Society. Sage, London 10 (3): 179-87.
