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Pitfalls and prospects in partnership: probation programmes for substance misusing offenders

Article Abstract:

The formation of financial partnerships between probation services and voluntary sector organizations in drug abuse cases continues to be problematic. Probation officers still wield considerable authority over drug offenders in preserving one-on-one relationships, to the possible detriment of voluntary in-house case workers. Offenders may be denied resources and benefits that case workers can provide.

Care and treatment, Management, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment

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Offender literacy and the probation service

Article Abstract:

Literacy levels of criminal offenders can be improved through the efforts of a probation service program. Since increased cognitive skills are a byproduct of higher literacy levels, literacy programs help probation services obtain behavioral goals for clients. These programs should be applied consistently and offer a wide range of subjects.

Evaluation, Services, Literacy programs

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Desistance from offending: experiences of probation

Article Abstract:

Research on repeat offenders is presented, comparing data on the success of community programs with the literature on social processes that influence criminal behavior. Topics addressed include the relationship between probationers and supervisors, focusing on factors that encourage desistance from reoffending.

United Kingdom, Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Methods, Criminal behavior, Prediction of, Prediction of criminal behavior, Criminal behavior, Recidivists, Probation officers

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