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The Many Hats of Juvenile Probation Officers

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The role of juvenile probation officers (JPOs) involves a balancing act between “child saving” and community safety activities. In this study, we examine JPOs’ supervision strategies and how these fit within a juvenile justice framework. Using surveys and latent class analysis, we examine the extent to which JPOs engage in a variety of case management and supervision strategies. Findings reveal little evidence supporting a purely law enforcement role and identified a new class of JPOs that does not fit within the traditional role definitions but focuses on a pro forma role that was nonengaged in case management and supervision activities.

Source: Criminal Justice Review

DOI: 10.1177/0734016817742688

Authors: Jill Viglione, Danielle Rudes, Vienna Nightingale, Carolyn Watson, Faye Taxman

Institutions: University of Central Florida, George Mason University, Defense Health Agency

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Penology

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2773107658

FWCI: 5.487

Cites: 68

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10