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Probation Officers - Corrections

Last updated on March 5, 2021

Probation officers support the criminal justice system and offenders while they are serving all or part of their sentence in the community. For example, probation officers:

  • Supervise court orders by monitoring offenders to verify they live up to the conditions of their court orders and returning them to court if they violate any conditions
  • Assess an offenders risk of re-offending and needs related to offending behaviour, linking both to a case management plan
  • Prepare reports and assessments about offenders and victims and provide sentencing options for the court
  • Deliver programs that address offenders’ risks and needs
  • Continuously reassess offenders’ responses to programs, services, conditions and other interventions, adjusting case management plans in response to changing circumstances
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