Probation officer’s competences in the light of the executive penal code changes in the prospect of the professional specialization Cover Image

Kompetencje profesjonalne kuratorów sądowych dla dorosłych wobec zmieniającej się rzeczywistości prawnej w perspektywie specjalizacji zawodowej
Probation officer’s competences in the light of the executive penal code changes in the prospect of the professional specialization

Author(s): Katarzyna Nanowska
Subject(s): Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo OR TWP w Szczecinie

Summary/Abstract: As a result of the executive penal code changes, the rules of duties performed by a professionalprobation officers were changed. The scope of their responsibilities and rights was defined, as well asnew instruments of work were added. They help to improve effectiveness of probation officers’ controlfunctions but also requires special competences. The present study shows the difficulties in implementingthe specialization in opinions of district probation officers. The present article is dedicatedto this issues and shows the current position, role and challenges which the Polish probationmeets and faces at various stages of a legal process, by placing in prospect of the professional specialization.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 135-146
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English, Polish