Probation officers often lack information and specialized training to respond appropriately to batterers and their victims. Fragmented systems, large case loads and poor information exchange can mean probation officers are not well situated to make recommendations to judges, manage offenders or reduce re-offending. In this two-day training participants will learn strategies for an effective probation response to domestic assault cases. Through careful collection of accurate information, probation officers can avoid collusion with batterers, build working relationships with partner agencies, respond effectively to battered women and their advocates, and assess and manage offenders on community sentences.

 

This two-and-a-half day training is designed for probation officers, but it is also for those who work alongside them in partner agencies such as advocacy and batterer programs. Participants will gain from a detailed exploration of the roles of probation in a coordinated community response to domestic violence. Training materials provided include the sentencing recommendation matrix booklet, accompanying tools and forms, and specific resources that guide risk assessment, track offenders, and enhance collaboration with related agencies.

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