The Many Hats of Juvenile Probation Officers
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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.
2014 ◽
Vol 13
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pp. 227-241
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2007 ◽
Vol 31
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pp. 479-498
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2009 ◽
Vol 21
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pp. 105-108
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2010 ◽
Vol 49
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pp. 398-416
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