Lecture 5

Matthew Davenport Hill

Considered the father of probation in England, known for his experiments with juvenile offenders.

John Augustus

Regarded as the father of probation in the USA, he pioneered the probation system after working with offenders in Boston.

Adult Probation Law of 1935

The first probation law enacted in the Philippines, which allowed probation for first-time offenders.

Teodulo C. Natividad

Known as the Father of Probation in the Philippines, he was instrumental in drafting the adult probation law.

Presidential Decree No. 968

The law that established a probation system in the Philippines in 1976, providing for alternative sentencing.

Inter-Disciplinary Committee on Crime Prevention (IDCCP)

A committee tasked with drafting the adult probation decree in the Philippines.

Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)

The agency responsible for administering probation in the Philippines, created under Presidential Decree No. 968.

Forerunners of Probation

Early methods of managing offenders, including Benefits of the Clergy and Judicial Reprieve.

Recognizance

An obligation sworn to under court order to keep the peace and good behavior, seen as the ancestor of probation.

Elements of Probation

Four essential elements: investigation report, conditional suspension of sentence, imposed conditions, and supervision by a probation officer.

Characteristics of Probation

More humane treatment aimed at reformation, reducing recidivism, and focusing on community-based rehabilitation.

Benefits of Probation

Includes protection of society, offenders, and families while assisting in rehabilitation and reducing prison populations.

Probation Law Purpose

To promote rehabilitation, provide reform opportunities, and prevent further offenses.

Advantages of Probation

Offers a humane alternative to imprisonment and aids in reducing crime and jail populations.

Petition

An application for probation submitted by a convicted defendant.

Probationer

A person who has been placed on probation after conviction.

Probation Investigation

The process of assessing a probation applicant for suitability and planning rehabilitation.

Probation Supervision

Ongoing support provided to help probationers adhere to their rehabilitation plans.

Absconding Probationer

A probationer who fails to comply with reporting requirements set by the court.