Mutual Objectives Probation (From National Workshop on Corrections and Parole Administration, Second - Proceedings, P 83-89, 1974 - See NCJ-85059)

• NCJ Number: 85068
• Author(s): W Dunbar; W P Collins
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 7 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Available on microfiche as NCJ-85059

Annotation

New York State's planned Mutual Objectives Probation Program involves the client voluntarily agreeing to fulfill treatment objectives he/she has helped develop, while the probation agency agrees to provide the resources and support necessary for the client to reach objectives.

Abstract

The community program developed with the client's full participation will include statements of goals, activities, and time schedule for accomplishment. The court, probation staff, and the probationer will agree that the successful completion of the program schedule will result in the probation department's recommending discharge from probation. A designated probation officer will interview all eligible adult offenders for whom the department is recommending probation to explain the program and offer the offender an opportunity to participate voluntarily. The client will then be assigned to a probation officer who will work with the client in developing the program, supervise the client in the program, and process the results of the client's participation in the program. The program will be managed by a regional council consisting of four local probation directors, and there will be continuous and intensive consultation by the State Division of Probation. The proposed agreement form is included.