One evidence based practice, known as motivational interviewing (MI) is a communication strategy centered on motivational processes that facilitate the change of unhealthy and problematic behaviors in a manner congruent with the personal values and concerns of the probationer, by exploring and resolving ambivalence (Cook et al., 2013, p. 2). The MI approach in probation supervision is designed to establish collaborative efforts to ensure probationers understand their options throughout their sentence, and make choices towards their successful rehabilitation on their own (Durnescu, 2012). Through MI, officers give the probationers an opportunity to reflect on themselves which in turn enables them to grasp a clearer understanding of themselves to develop insight into their own behavior and its need for change (Durnescu, 2012, p. 198). The use of MI consist of a number of tools including the use of open questions, to facilitate open (tell all) responses; affirmation, to induce positive reinforcement and acknowledgment; reflection, to assure reception and induce explanation; and summary, to illustrate understanding of key concerns (Cook, et al., 2013, p. 5). Throughout the MI process it is essential for probation officers to communicate caring towards the probationer by displaying…