Pretrial, Probation, and Post-Release Supervision: Compare and Contrast

When a person receives services in the criminal justice system, whether it’s through pretrial, probation, or post-release supervision, they are presented with opportunities for significant personal growth and change. While the specific objectives of these services may vary, their overarching aim is to enhance community safety by fostering individual progress and minimizing further harm.

We discussed the definitions and legal foundations of pretrial, probation, and post-release supervision and explored their similarities and differences. We also explored best practices in community supervision that promote success and the importance of measuring those practices. This interactive webinar offered ideas on how to incorporate evaluation into your agency’s operations and showcase existing methods.

Thank you to our faculty:

The PowerPoint presentation is available here.

Award# 15PBJA-22-GK-01739-MUMU, is sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and administered by the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP), in partnership with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), the Association of Paroling Authorities, International (APAI), the Center for Justice Innovation (CJI), and the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA).