Probation vs. Parole

Communities perception of both.

Main differences between Probation and Parole

Changes from Law Enforcement to Rehabilitation

LSI-R

Tool that originated in Canada and assesses an offender to be able to see their risks/needs and protective factors.

Also explains their level of supervision.

Used not only in Parole but also Probation.

The Big 6

Personal Attitudes / Values / Beliefs Supportive of Crime

Pro-Criminal Associates and Isolation from Anti-Criminal Others

Temperament and Personality Factors History of Anti-Social Behavior Family Factors Low Levels of Personal Education, Vocational or

Financial Achievement

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Scoring the LSI-R

One hour interview to get this information.

Scored to develop CSP and Supervision Level

Opinions

What do you like about the LSI-R?

What don’t you like about the LSI-R?

Should there be improvements?

Job Duties

Probation Officer as resource for defendant.

Agent of Change

Breaking the Cycle

A Second Chance

England’s Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Wipe a criminal record clean after years of staying out of the criminal justice system

Helps to take away the stigma of being a felon