Understanding the Professional Orientation of Juvenile and Adult Probation and Parole Officers

• In Event: Youth Professionals: Working within Structured Spaces

Abstract

Despite ostensible distinctions between the philosophy of the criminal justice system and that of the juvenile justice system, limited research has examined whether differences exist in the professional orientations of juvenile and adult probation and parole officers. Additionally, only a few studies have examined whether professional orientation impacts officer behavior. The current study addresses this gap in the literature by comparing the professional orientations of juvenile and adult probation officers in South Carolina. Results from this study will be presented and policy implications will be discussed.

Authors

• Riane Miller, Radford University

• Brandon Applegate, University of South Carolina