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Juvenile probation officer cynicism
American Journal of Criminal Justice, 1991This article addresses the question of cynicism among juvenile probation officers in Alabama. The findings reveal that Alabama juvenile probation officers are not as cynical as police and correctional officers have been found to be. It also reports that Alabama juvenile probation officer cynicism cannot be explained by the demographic variables of sex,
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The Qualification of Probation Officers
Probation Journal, 1997Nigel Elliot, Probation Officer in the South East London Probation Service and formerly a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Croydon College, takes a critical look at recent proposals for the development of a new qualifying structure for probation officers.
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Probation Officers, Punters and Pence
Probation Journal, 1985How does the Befriending Fund get used (or abused) in your office? How clear or consistent are the criteria for offering the Probation Service's limited resources of direct financial aid? The author reports on her research on this largely buried issue, suggesting considerable variation in discretion and very individual judgement.
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The Attorney-Probation Officer Relationship
Crime & Delinquency, 1970There is a fertile field of negotiation in contacts between the defense attorney, working in the best interest of his client, and the probation officer, who must balance the rights of society against concern for the defendant. This common ground, where plans and ideas can be exchanged, is often neglected or ignored by both sides.
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Probation officers’ perspectives on recent Belgian changes in the probation service
Probation Journal, 2009Throughout the last decade Belgium’s criminal justice sector — and its probation service in particular — has undergone a period of rapid change generated by public criticism, political pressure and calls for reform. This qualitative study highlights how structural changes have influenced probation practice by focusing on how probation officers ...
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