of criminals, probation is a very important job that needs to be done effectively. Many probation officers do not go the extra mile to help the offender make a healthier lifestyle. Probation can be very difficult and stressful work. Passion is needed when handling someone 's life, it 's a very big responsibility. Many facilities are doing studies to enhance the system so more people get on the right track rather than going to jail. In order to become an effective probation officer a person must…
People who are on probation must be assigned a probation officer. People who want to become a probation officer may not realize that the job has many requirements. Probation is a penalty that 's been ordered by the court system. A person is put on probation. When they’ve been found guilty of committing a crime. Probation lets a person stay in their community, as long as they’re being supervised by a probation officer. However, probation is not an option for every single offense. Some offenders…
Juvenile probation officers have three major roles, which are casework management, treatment and surveillance. These roles can cause conflict between the juvenile and the probationer officer depending on the situation. The author states “probation officers experience role conflict in attempting to fulfill both functions at the same time” (Latessa & Allen, 2003; Lawerence, 1984; pg.413). For example, when the probation officer has to act as a social worker and law enforcement next, may have the offender…
In my time in interviewing a probation officer, I have gotten in contact with Darin Kessler. Mr. Kessler, currently works with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and has the position of a Community Supervision Officer. As described by Mr. Kessler, a Community Supervision officer supervises their client based on the order of the judge. It is their job to help and keep offenders in check and also report any problems to the court. Ultimately, he wishes that the clients…
Juvenile probation was originally started through John Augustus when he persuaded a judge in 1841 to release an offender to him for supervision in the community rather than to sentence him to prison (Lawrence et al, pg. 410). Juvenile probation is provided on the basis of having supervision and guidance through programs such educational and employment services and assistance in other areas as well. Juvenile probation has been the most predominantly used juvenile court disposition. There have been…
Probation Officer Being a Probation Officer can be interesting and challenging at the same time. You can make a positive impact on one’s life. A Probation Officer’s main role is to make sure that those released into his care are properly rehabilitated and obey to the terms of their probation. The officer also educates those released on probation on what they can and can’t do during the probation period “Probation and parole can be very cost efficient. In 2010, Larry J. Siegel…
Presenting Problem The Nebraska Juvenile Justice System Probation Officer (NJJS) and the Jefferson County Juvenile Court referred this client to OMNI for violating the conditions of his probation. This client has a significant history of emotional and behavioral problems, including frequent mood changes, oppositional and defiance toward authority figures, and extremely impulsive physical aggression both at home and at school, these behavioral issues have become so significant he needs placement…
strict Mormons, and that caused her to stand out, making it hard for her to fit in. At the age of 15, Kirstin did the unthinkable, when she pulled out a knife on another student. Her troublesome ways had led to her being removed from her high school, getting on juvenile probation and being transferred to an alternative education program. Once she graduated from high school, she left the small-scale town and headed for Las Vegas for a fresh start, an adventure perhaps. One careless teen’s life was changed…
twice in nine months and is on probation. I am his probation officer and have a desire to see this young man overcome his obstacles and be a success story. I will do this by understanding Artie and using the strength based approach to my work with him. As Arties probation officer, there are different social work values that have a bearing in this case. The first value that is relevant is that of human dignity and self-worth. This value states that “all human beings have intrinsic worth, irrespective…
Characteristics of Juvenile Probation & Requirements Most Common Types of Probation Requirements Along with juvenile probation comes juvenile probation requirements. In 2009, 59 percent of juveniles were deemed delinquent by a court of law, and out of that, 60 percent were sanctioned with a probationary sentence (NeMoyer et al., 2014). When placed on probation, juveniles face a plethora of stringent obligations, which includes, but not limited to, probation officer check-ins, adherence to curfews…