NCJ Number
19623
Editor(s)
A E HOFFARD
Date Published
1975
Length
63 pages
Annotation
A GUIDE GIVING FEDERAL PROBATION OFFICERS GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND ASSISTANCE IN PUBLIC ADDRESS, PRESS RELATIONS, AND USE OF RADIO AND TELEVISION AS COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA.
Abstract
INTENDED TO HELP OFFICERS FURTHER THE HUMAN VALUES OF PROBATION AND TO FURTHER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONFIDENCE ABOUT PROBATION, THE GUIDE DISCUSSES HOW TO HANDLE CONTACTS WITH VOLUNTEERS, THE PRESS, MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS. IT COVERS RESPONDING TO INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM THE MEDIA AND HOW TO MAINTAIN GOOD PRESS RELATIONS. A SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR A PUBLIC ADDRESS ON THE WORK OF A U.S. PROBATION OFFICER IS PROVIDED.