The main decision made by those working in the probation field is how to manage their dual responsibilities of law enforcement and offender rehabilitation. If 1= enforcement, and 8= rehabilitation, where do you think you would generally fall, given the wide variety of cases you would supervise, if you were to work as a probation officer? Why?
Optional: Would the role of PO as “coach” (packet) be helpful in resolving this “cop vs. social worker” conflict? Explain your position.