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Probation officers - corrections

Last updated on November 21, 2024

Probation officers seek better outcomes for everyone, by ensuring individuals are following their court orders and working closely with them to connect them with supports in the community, change their behaviour and reduce their reoffending.

The strategies a probation officer might use include:

  • Balancing supervising and enforcing court orders with helping individuals to make positive changes in their lives
  • Applying the appropriate level of supervision, support and programming to individuals based on their assessed risk to reoffend
  • Identifying needs that must be addressed to reduce reoffending
  • Tailoring support and programming to the personal characteristics and learning styles of individuals
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