Tag: probation officer
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What specific recommendations would you make for probation officer training given these needs?
How would the points brought up in this week’s readings (both text and Packet article) impact your view of the special knowledge and skills required for effective community supervision, given the wide range of cases which probation has responsibility for, and especially cases that are of high social risk? What specific recommendations would you make…
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Describe the role of a probation officer. What are the norms and values associated with this work?
Describe the role of a probation officer. What are the norms and values associated with this work? Include those that can be regarded as legitimate, as well as, those regarded as illegitimate. What are the sources of these norms and values? How do education, training and the work experience influence them?