NCJ Number
83179
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 46 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1982) Pages: 77-81
Date Published
1982
Length
4 pages
Annotation
The probationer's feedback model described consists of an exit interview with the probationer, probationer presentations in schools, and the postprobation checkoff list.
Abstract
The feedback model is used by Hennepin County's District Court Probation Adult Division (Minnesota). The exit interview with the probationer covers (1) general rules of probation; (2) specific conditions of probation, such as restitution or treatment; (3) presentence investigation evaluation; (4) a review of the needs/wants assessment inventory filled out initially by the probationer during the first quarter of probation; (5) a review of the offenses and situation which brought the offender to court and a discussion of the likelihood of recidivism; (6) status factors, such as living arrangements, job, or family; (7) a comparison by the probationer of his/her life now compared to its condition at the outset of probation; (8) present attitudes toward self-control, authority, and right versus wrong; (9) a review of techniques of problemsolving and ways to relieve stress; (10) a review of resources available to the probationer; and (11) the probationer's perceptions of the role of the probation officer. On several occasions during the year, probationers who show a measure of stability are invited to join probation officers in making presentations in schools. The checkoff list involves the probationer assessing the probation officer. Categories in which the officer is measured by the probationer are ability to communicate, ability to assess, the officer's knowledge, the ability to set limits and focus on prevention, and personal traits of the officer. The checkoff list form is provided, and 22 footnotes are listed.