Geographical Impact on Person-Centered Supervision: Urban vs. Rural PPOs in Georgia - CANCELLED

• In Event: Advancing Social Disorganization Theory In Crime and Punishment Research

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore how the geographical location of Probation and Parole Officers (PPOs) impact the lived experiences in implementing Person-Centered Supervision (PCS) among adult felony offenders. PPOs deviate from evidence-based practices implemented to reduce recidivism among adult felony offenders. Prior research has not established the difference between this deviation between PPOs in rural and urban areas. Thus, this study aims to fill the gaps to examine how PCS practices differentiate among PPOs in rural and urban areas in the state of Georgia. The research question includes: How does the geographical locations in rural and urban areas impact person-centered supervision practices of adult felony offenders among PPOs in Georgia? This study uses the theoretical framework of social disorganization theory to explain how PCS practices differ based on the geographical location of PPOs. The data will be collected with the use of a Qualtrics semi-structured survey. Participants will be current PPOs employed with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) located in an urban or a rural area and supervises adult felony probationers and/or parolees. Further implications will be discussed.

Authors

• Maria Stephenson, Georgia Department of Community Supervision

• Bria Cross, Georgia Department of Community Supervision

• Nicholas Powell, Georgia Department of Community Supervision