The role of volunteer probation officers in Japan - Recent challenges and responses

Akashi, Fumiko

doi:10.1016/j.ijlcj.2018.03.006

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“…(CEP, 2020). However, the Japanese (VPO) system also encountered challenges, including the decline in the number of VPOs (Akashi, 2018). This argument is similar to that of Husnina et al (2018), who claimed that volunteer involvement rates drastically dropped in 2010.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…In the study of Akashi (2018), in order to reduce recidivism and encourage offenders' self-rehabilitation, Japan's PPOs and VPOs collaborate to offer probationers and parolees the best monitoring and support available. PPOs serve as case managers to perform intake interviews, create and implement treatment programs, intervene when probation or parole conditions were violated, collaborate with other stakeholders, and take corrective actions when needed.…”

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“…In almost all instances, their client wards are living with them in their respective barangays or at the adjacent barangay only. (Cabusbusan, 2016& Akashi, 2018. The importance of which is for the VPA to have a close surveillance monitoring with the client-ward and to address the issue on the financial aspect for transportation going to and from the place of the client-ward emphasized in the study of Tumitit (2020), considering that VPA is purely a volunteerism effort.…”

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“…As the VPA and PO continuously work together, growth of rapport and trust with each other also developed. (Lavelli, 1981& Akashi, 2018. The development of good relationship between PO and volunteers is an indication of an enhancement of social identity and belongingness to a group as explained by Henri Tajfel (1982) in his Social Identity Theory.…”

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Volunteer Probation Assistant System: The Case Of Ilocos Norte

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Previous studies pointed out the decline of volunteers in probation supervision and with an alarming increase of non-participatory volunteers in the fulfillment of their tasks. Hence, the researcher was motivated to conduct a study in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines to determine the level of Volunteer Probtion Assistants (VPAs) awareness relative to their functions, and to understand VPAs experiences in performing their sworn duties. The descriptive type of research was used in this study employing quantitative cross-sectional survey through a questionnaire survey checklist and a qualitative in-depth interview approach. Findings showed that VPAs are knowledgeable with their roles as direct supervisor and as a resource individual as they worked collaboratively work with Probation Officers (POs). Further VPAs and POs have maintained a good working relationship as partners in ensuring clients’ holistic reformation and rehabilitation. Volunteers asserted that VPA program creates both opportunities and challenges. It was stated that there were challenges to one's biases, uncooperative clients, and client threats. On the other hand, helping POs in providing the needed information, improvement of social and leadership skills, and a good venue of extending public service were emphasized. Therefore, VPAs play a vital role in the successful reintegration and rehabilitation of clients, and that they are an important asset to DOJ-PPA not only as community resources but also as a force-multipliers towards monitoring of clients, which is impossible to perform with the limited number of POs.

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“…There are many potential benefits of voluntary sector and civil society action in criminal justice (e.g. Akashi, 2018). Dzur’s democratic optimism (2012) would emphasise the hope and possibility of public involvement directing state institutions to greater democracy and the public good.…”

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Evaluating voluntary sector involvement in mass incarceration: The case of Samaritan prisoner volunteers

Tomczak

Bennett

2020

Punishment & Society

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Mass incarceration and supervision operate through a mixed economy. Using the case study of Samaritans’ emotional support for prisoners in distress in England and Wales, we present an original framework of five normative criteria to facilitate nuanced assessment of voluntary sector criminal justice participation. This is an urgent, significant task for theory and practice: we need to find forms of public input that can deconstruct bloated penal systems. Whilst citizen involvement can be a positive form of ‘people power’, our assessment of Samaritans’ ostensibly welcome humanitarian intervention reveals how it deflects attention from severe shortcomings of the penal system. In the context of mass incarceration, we conclude that voluntary sector and citizen involvement in individualised service delivery alone risks obscuring deep problems and delaying much-needed change. This topic is particularly timely, given increasing non-state involvement in criminal justice and the global problem of prison suicide.

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Factors that foster individual willingness to serve in rehabilitation-oriented penal sector volunteer roles in Japan

Sanai,

Ueichi

2024

International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice

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The role of volunteer probation officers in Japan - Recent challenges and responses

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Volunteer Probation Assistant System: The Case Of Ilocos Norte

Volunteer Probation Assistant System: The Case Of Ilocos Norte

Evaluating voluntary sector involvement in mass incarceration: The case of Samaritan prisoner volunteers

Factors that foster individual willingness to serve in rehabilitation-oriented penal sector volunteer roles in Japan

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