Do parolees really ‘walk free’? Busting common myths about parole

By Monique Moffa, Lecturer, Criminology & Justice, RMIT University
Alyssa Sigamoney, Associate Lecturer in Criminology and Justice Studies, RMIT University
Greg Stratton, Lecturer - Criminology and Justice Studies, RMIT University
Jarryd Bartle, Associate Lecturer, RMIT University
Michele Ruyters, Associate Dean, Criminology and Justice Studies, RMIT University

With a series of high-profile cases in the news, parole is back in the spotlight. Let’s unpack some of the most common misconceptions about what parole really means.

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