Individual-level predictors of the working relationship between probation officers and probationers

The working relationship between probation officers and probationers is an important area of research given recent studies illustrate a strong relationship reduces recidivism. In this study, the perceptions of the working relationship between officers and probationers were examined among a group of...

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Main Author: Sloas, Lincoln (Author)
Contributors: Lerch, Jennifer ; Walters, Scott ; Taxman, Faye S. 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: The prison journal
Year: 2020, Volume: 100, Issue: 6, Pages: 709-725
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Probation Officer
Working relationship
DRI-R
Caring/fair/trustworthy
Toughness
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Summary:The working relationship between probation officers and probationers is an important area of research given recent studies illustrate a strong relationship reduces recidivism. In this study, the perceptions of the working relationship between officers and probationers were examined among a group of substance-using probationers who participated in a multi-site randomized clinical trial. After 6 months, probationers who reported greater alcohol use and greater family and peer drug use on a baseline Addiction Severity Index were less likely to perceive their probation officer as being caring/fair/trustworthy, and older probationers were less likely to perceive their PO as being tough. Important policy implications are discussed.
ISSN:1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/0032885520968242