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Probation Officers

Probation officers work with either adult or young offenders in the community. Some general duties of probation officer may include:

  • Assisting in sentencing process by providing information which will help the court determine dispositions for offenders
  • Monitoring probationer's compliance with the terms of probation
  • Enforcing court orders
  • Assisting offenders by providing information and arranging counselling or other forms of help through community agencies
  • Increasing public awareness of strategies to prevent crime and victimization

For more information, go to Justice Institute of BC.

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