117). In the following essay, in addition to further discussing the characteristics of successful probation supervision, I will discuss motivational interviewing (MI) as an evidence-based approach to supervision, and its effectiveness. By implementing motivational interviewing into their practices of supervision, probation officers enable themselves to build interpersonal connections between themselves and probationers, and properly consider the specific needs and risk posed by probationers through conversation in a way that demonstrate both control (through change) and assistance (through assessment), thus satisfying the three characteristics of successful probation supervision. In successful probation supervision, a probation officer will ensure the establishment and maintenance of rapport. Rapport encourages the offenders (probationers) to open up to the officer, which enhances the officers capacity to effectively monitor the compliance of probation conditions and intervene on a continues basis to prevent the escalation of problems (Skeem & Manchak, 2008, p. 224).…
Klockars’ typology work styles describe the personalities of officers. These work styles include law enforcers, time-servers, therapeutic agents, and synthetic officers. Klockars’ law enforcers stress the legal aspects of their jobs. Time-servers do their jobs but in the fastest way possible and don’t strive to excel in their job. Therapeutic agent is the work style that officers provide treatment to their offender.…
The agency I am working for is the Virginia Department of Correction Probation and Parole District 19 located in Newport News, Virginia. The purpose of the agency is to promote public safety; the mission is enforced by providing offenders with positive reinforcements so they can live a crime free life. The agency hopes to achieve the mission by: investigation and assessment of the individual’s risk, detailed supervision plan, ample amounts of treatment and resources, lastly, appropriate sanctions as a result of noncompliance. The administrative structure of the Virginia Department of Corrections Probation and Parole consist of the Corrections Operations Director who is George Hinkle, following is the Administrator for Community Corrections, Marcus Elam, and then the Chief of Probation and Parole Erma Torrance.…
Mr. Liggins, I agree with your perception. Probation officers are the gatekeeper to assuring that juveniles delinquencies are diagnosed and directed correctly. Several steps and protocols must and should be taken when choosing an appropriate program for each juvenile offender. By reinforcing proper support and guidance, this keeps them from embarking upon a life of crime.…
Second, as a pre-sentence investigator Mr. Lembo assessed the offenders and screened out the high-risk offenders by keeping them in custody. Pre-sentence investigations in effect is a crime control measure because it ensures the wrong offenders aren’t let out to commit more crimes. Third, the probation officer is a critical entity…
Throughout the course of a probation officers’ career, their moral integrity is tested each day. Although there are a numerous amount of officers who act ethically on a daily basis, there are almost as many who act unethically. This paper examines a single incident where Meaghan Fields let her temptation and longing for love dictate her actions. These actions ultimately violated the zero tolerance policy (and other laws as well) that were upheld by her department. The issue with enforcing the zero tolerance policy results in a higher likelihood that people will violate it, thus leading to ethical dilemmas.…
The state’s prosecutor of federal crimes known as the Commonwealth’s Attorney must agree. Next, the Probation Department needs to conduct a pre-sentence investigation. The request may be eligible for entry into the program or denied. If denied your attorney can challenge the decision or withdraw the case and consider another…
Consider a probation officer contemplating a decision to seek revocation of a client's probation. What theories might underlie such a decision? What are the goals? What kinds of information should the officer seek? What kinds of feedback might the probation officer want to influence later decisions?…
Each probation investigator is accountable to the Chief Investigator for the proper function of the monitoring process. A licensee is not considered to be on probation until the agreement containing the provisions and restrictions is signed by the licensee and the Board's executive director. The Board's legal counsel will then forward the finalized agreement to the Chief Investigator who will review it and make note of any pre-conditions and time constraints which may require special handling, such as additional CME, surrender of controlled drug registrations, oral/clinical examinations, psychiatric and/or internal medicine…
Mr. Kuykendall, excellent point of view. In order for one to be involved in a problem, they must first know how to understand the problem. Children should be fully protected so that they can grow and develop to their fullest potential. Schools, communities, and families are the advocate for mentors and positive role models. At the level of prevention, probation officers can help assist in ensuring that juveniles grow up in the right direction.…
Lisa Godinho with the tittle of Probation Officer at Kendall County Court Services is agreeing to be interviewed. There are several reasons as why interviewing a probation officer was my choice. The main one being the importance of rehabilitating an individual, which probation officers take a huge part. They rehabilitate an individual by supervision to ensure their offenders are behaving themselves, ensuring the offender does not commit another offence. There are however several cases where offenders do not cooperate with the law during their probation time.…
By keeping these rehabilitated individuals out of the prisons, have created more space for the more serious offenders. The Probation program main focus is on Recidivism. It is a continual effort to provide strategies and treatment to achieve this goal. Studies have been conducted on Probation, and it is proven that recidivism rates vary depending on the place, seriousness of the crime, population, length of probation, and amount and quality of intervention, surveillance and enforcement (Schmalleger, Ortiz Smykla 2015, p.105). Pros and Cons of both Programs…
A career in corrections appeals to me for a number of reasons. I enjoy working with other people and excel working with people from different backgrounds other than my own. While I was in the Army there was strong demand for a structured work environment. This is something I desire in a career and feel that corrections as other professions in law enforcement demand high level of structure and expect nothing less. To attain this expectation requires individuals to be highly disciplined, so they are able to give 100 percent every moment they are not only on the clock, but when you’re on your own time as well.…
In particular, the officers are expected to be familiar with resources throughout the community to help the offender, have strong communication skills and knowledge of the criminal laws. (Stoffle & McPherson) Moreover, as members of the law enforcement community, the probation officers who work with juveniles or adults are dependable, self-controlled, honorable officials who sacrifice themselves to aid the criminal or youth offender. Specifically, the juvenile and adult officers are important figures in helping the offenders, become respectable and productive members of society. Therefore, on officer who has worked with adults for 20 plus years, is qualified and able to transition into becoming a successful juvenile…
Many people don’t make it through probation successfully for several reason. Being on probation can be too demanding and many people aren’t aware of what the consequences are if probation is violated. According to Dalton, those people who are innocent are more likely plea guilty when probation is offered. (Lec, 3/25/16) Innocent people are less likely to be fully informed about how probation works, which results in them violating it. Furthermore, probation can be expensive.…