What is ISP? Is this a viable alternative? Why or why not? Support your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Intensive supervision probation (ISP) is highly structured probation intended to provide a higher level of control over an offender and, thus, increased public safety without the added cost incurred with residential placement or incarceration. Intensive supervision programs differ from routine or standard probation in that contact between the probation officer or caseworker and the juvenile offender is more frequent, caseloads are smaller and strict compliance is required. Furthermore, ISPs usually include:

* Greater reliance placed on unannounced spot checks; these may occur in a variety of settings including home, school, known hangouts and job sites.
* Considerable attention directed at increasing the number and kinds of collateral contacts made by corrections staff with family members, friends, staff from other agencies and concerned residents in the community.
* Greater use of curfew, including both more rigid enforcement and lowering the hour at which curfew goes into effect. Other measures for imposing control include home detention and electronic monitoring.
* Surveillance expanded to ensure 24/7 coverage.

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