What Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Do – Career Education


 

What Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Do – Career Education – ResumeSanta.com What Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Do – Career Education. Many people who are convicted of crimes are placed on probation, instead of being sent to prison. People who have served time in prison are often released on parole. During probation and parole—and while they are in prison—offenders must stay out of trouble and meet other requirements. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes. Duties Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists typically do the following: Evaluate offenders to determine the best course of treatment Provide offenders with resources to aid in rehabilitation Discuss treatment options with offenders Arrange treatment programs Supervise offenders and monitor their progress Conduct meetings with offenders as well as their family and friends Write reports on the progress of offenders Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work with offenders who are given probation instead of jail time, who are still in prison, or who have been released from prison. The following are types of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists: Probation officers , who are called community supervision officers in some states, supervise people who have been placed on probation. They work to ensure that the offender is not a danger to the community and to help in their rehabilitation. Probation officers

 

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