Synopses & Reviews
This easy to read guide provides the necessary information for anyone interested in becoming a probation officer or just starting out in the field. It can be used as a helpful supplement to training or as a manual for students. Festervan describes the ethics behind probation including how to conduct a professional relationship, officer safety and casework, court work, and documentation. With more than four million people on probation or parole, it is essential to train and inform probation officers on their duties to the offender as well as the community.