Diagnostic tasks of a probation officer – theory and practice
Diagnostic tasks of a probation officer – theory and practice
Author(s): Anna Wojnarska, Katarzyna KoronaSubject(s): Criminology
Published by: Fundacja Pedagogium
Keywords: social rehabilitation diagnosis; court probation; probation officer; risk assessment
Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the theoretical contexts of contemporary approaches to socialrehabilitation diagnosis, from the nosological diagnosis to approaches emphasizing theactivity of the examined person, inspired by humanistic concepts. The current diagnostictasks of a probation officer in the area of expectations, implementation possibilities and theworkshop have been characterized. A critical review of crime risk assessment techniques hasalso been carried out, highlighting the extent of their use and methodological limitations.The directions of further research on economic and reliable diagnostic techniques useful inthe practice of a probation officer have also been proposed.
Journal: Resocjalizacja Polska
- Issue Year: 20/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 57-76
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English