The parole board will consider factors like Reed's behavior in prison, rehabilitation efforts and input from the victim's family. By law, the Supervised Release Board must consider 12 factors when reviewing Reed's parole request. Schnell said, "The role of the parole board is not to determine justice. The role of the parole board is to determine whether or not the person poses a risk of public safety." The board’s decision and what comes nextWhat's next:Reed's hearing before the Supervised Release Board is scheduled for next week.