2 Treatments during probation/parole
The treatments during probation/parole supervision are mainly based on treatment in accordance with the problem of probationer/parolee, such as graduated treatment and categorized treatment.
(1) Graduated treatment
Graduated treatment is a system which classifies persons under probation/parole supervision into one of four different treatment levels according to their progress in reformation and rehabilitation, their risk of re-offending, and their necessity for guidance and assistance, etc. In accordance with the level they belong to, differing levels of involvement and frequency of contact of probation officers is provided.
Parolees sentenced to life imprisonment or long-term imprisonment (refers to imprisonment for 10 years or more) face various difficulties in reintegrating themselves back into society and hence are classified into the highest level for the first year after their release and are provided with substantial treatment involving multiple probation officers, if necessary.
(2) Categorized treatment
Categorized treatment means to categorize problem and other characteristics of persons under probation/parole supervision according to their offenses/delinquencies and efficiently treat them focusing on those problems so as to provide effective probation/parole supervision.
For those persons under probation/parole supervision with specific criminal tendencies, specialized treatment programs built upon psychological and other expertise are provided as a part of instruction and supervision.
Table 2-5-2-3 shows the number of probationers/parolees who received specialized treatment programs in the respective years.
Table 2-5-2-3 Probationers/parolees in a specialized treatment program
