Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Making system changes that work for probation

Changes in Travis County Parole and Probation Agency 
means a reduction of paperwork and more time
supervising the at-risk clients while easing restriction
on the low level offenders is paying off. Recidivism rates 
are dropping under the new system.

Hopefully the changes will also lessen the burnout and
turnover rate. A major factor in helping a client is a 
good rapport with the supervising agent and continuity,
both of which are products of less burnout and less
turnover.

To see charts with recidvism rates and read the article
that explains the changes that were made, click here

1 comment:

crystal said...

I think that in every case, all age groups, and all situations there needs to be a way to turn and a place to go to get help. I feel that a place for as young as 5 is a good thing. It shows that people are taking control of the situation fast and sooner rather than later. I think we need to have something in every state and for even younger since, in society, even younger children are getting into trouble and are having problems as well. Everyone is important, not just older children and adults.