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Probation is a rehabilitative concept, meaning that a person convicted of committing a crime may, if allowed to return to society from a correctional institution, be able to rebuild his life and become a productive citizen. In order to keep track of the "probationer's" actions and progress, court officers called "probation officers"... more »
Reporting to a probation officer is part of a supervisory disposition. Periodic visits to these officers establish your trustworthiness and provide you a "practice period" as a responsible member of society. Failure to report can lead to unpleasant consequences. more »
Child support is based on which parent has custody of the child. If the mother has the child all week, then the father is responsible for financially supporting his child. If the situation is reversed, then the mother would be financially responsible for paying support to the father. If both of the parents agree to share equal time... more »
Social workers have been around since the 19th century, meeting the needs of the indigent and poor. The profession was created to meet the needs of a changing society, much like its function today. Any environment in which coping skills, survival skills or at-risk factors for a person's well being are needed is a place where the... more »
Throughout the United States probation officers regularly meet with parolees, people who have recently been released from prison and received probation at the end of their prison term. Probation officers also supervise offenders whose sole sentencing involves a term of court-ordered officer supervision. In addition to assessing a... more »
The United States Department of Labor lists probation officer as a fast growing, stable job. One reason for this is that crimes will continue to... more »
Not every criminal goes to jail. Some criminals are convicted and sentenced to probation and must deal with probation officers. Criminals that are... more »
Juvenile probation officers wear many hats. They are responsible for working with youth who violated the law and teaching why laws cannot be... more »
Probation officers are in charge of overseeing the probationary periods of convicted criminals. Candidates interested in pursuing a career as a... more »
Unlike what many people think, your probation officer is not your enemy. Probation officers want you to succeed and follow your probation. While... more »
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