Effectiveness of Probation System and Community Correctional Services in Pakistan

Abstract

The key objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of the probation system and community correctional services which are provided during the probation period in Pakistan. So the main focus of the study is that how the probation system does play a significant role for rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders to the society as better citizens. The Universe of the research is the probationers in jails of Pakistan. It is a survey based study. So, the multi stages sampling method has been applied. Hence seven districts have been selected by using simple random sampling techniques. Resultantly two hundred and ten probationers have been finalized through applying a proportionate sampling method. The result of the study showed that rehabilitation of probationers has been linked with supervision of probation officers. This relationship has been measured through change in the behavior of the probationers during their probation period and the role of the officers for their rehabilitation.