The Many Hats Of Juvenile Probation Officers: A Latent Class Analysis Of Work-Related Activities

Keywords

case management; juvenile justice; juvenile probation; latent class analysis; probation officer roles

Abstract

The role of juvenile probation officers (JPOs) involves a balancing act between “child saving” and community safety activities. In this study, we examine JPOs’ supervision strategies and how these fit within a juvenile justice framework. Using surveys and latent class analysis, we examine the extent to which JPOs engage in a variety of case management and supervision strategies. Findings reveal little evidence supporting a purely law enforcement role and identified a new class of JPOs that does not fit within the traditional role definitions but focuses on a pro forma role that was nonengaged in case management and supervision activities.

Publication Date

6-1-2018

Publication Title

Criminal Justice Review

Volume

43

Issue

2

Number of Pages

252-269

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0734016817742688

Socpus ID

85046897913 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85046897913

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