Probation/Parole Conditions
Gang Prevention Tools
Michael P. Coghlan
1203 S. 2nd St.
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
coghlanmichael@juno.com
Phone: 815-758-2464
Probation/Parole Conditions
Gang Specific Conditions to Prevent Further Gang
Involvement
“I Really Wanna Quit the Gang.”
Many young people are looking for an excuse to
quit the gang.
The probation (a unique opportunity) order
provides that excuse to quit the gang.
EXIT
Wording of the Probation Order
Probation can help people leave the danger zone
of gangs if the right conditions are written in the
probation order.
Judge: “Get me the Form”
Talk to the Parents of Juveniles
Ask the parents for a list of “friends” for the “no
contact list”
Get a list of locations to be avoided.
Name names and addresses.
Judge: “We Want to help you.”
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Talk to the judge and
tell them exactly what
to say to the
probationer. The judge
needs your input.
“You put yourself on
probation …”
Give Sample Probation Conditions
to Parents of Juveniles
Ask parents to recommend conditions of
probation that will help the juvenile stay safe
from the gang.
Law, Probation Order,
Probation Officer
“Probationer must
comply with the
following conditions,
in addition to other
conditions imposed by
law, and the probation
officer.”
No Contact With GangInvolved People
“No contact with
individuals who are
involved with gang
activity and/or drug
abuse.”
Define Important Terms
“For purposes of this
probation order, you
are required to follow
the definitions
provided in this court
order.”
Define “Delinquent Group”
Delinquent Group (Gang):
3 or more individuals who
associate and/or identify with
each other, and have as a
primary purpose the
planning, threat, attempt, or
commission of criminal,
delinquent or illegal acts.
Example of “Delinquent Group”
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“This is the second time this month those three
boys were arrested for loitering. They will
benefit from prevention services.”
Tattoos
“No public display of
gang tattoo(s).
Gang clothes/symbols
“No clothes, jewelry, signs, or symbols commonly
identified with a gang.”
Carry a Picture ID
“You must carry a valid picture
identification card with you at
all times while on probation.”
Don’t Go To Court Unless …
“Do not appear in court unless you are a
witness or a party to a case scheduled in court
at the time you appear in the courtroom.”
Drug/Alcohol Tests
“Fully cooperate with all police and probation
requests for testing your blood, breath, or urine
for alcohol or other drugs.”
Submit to Searches
“Fully cooperate with all police and probation
officer requests to search and/or seize your
person, property, residence, vehicle or other
places and things in your possession or
control.”
Locations
You are not to be
present at any of the
following locations:
1. 476 Main Street
2. Middle School
3. Foster Park
Gang “Friends”
“No voluntary contact with the following individuals:
1. Mary Smith
2. Tom Jones
3. Lisa Johnson
4. John Clark
5. Dr. George Knox
Don’t Intimidate the Witnesses
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“No voluntary contact with any other individual
who was or may be a witness against you, except
that your attorney may interview or cause to be
interviewed any individual who may assist with
your defense.”
Other Conditions …
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Witness Intimidation
“Witness intimidation is a criminal offense and
a violation of probation.”
Signature of Probationer
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“I have read the
foregoing conditions
of probation and I
agree to follow all the
above conditions, in
addition to other
conditions of
probation set by the
court and probation
officer.” ___________
Thank-You For Watching!
Gang Prevention Tools
Michael P. Coghlan
1203 S. 2nd St.
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
coghlanmichael@juno.com
Phone: 815-758-2464