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.