Trust and discretion at the frontline: A vignette study among probation officers in Belgium

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Brief Overview

Does trust influence frontline probation officers’ use of their discretionary power in Belgium? Probation officers do rely on trust, to make judgements and decisions. That said, the strength of this relationship depends on organizational influences.

Authors

• Stéphane Moyson, Université Catholique de Louvain

• Mathias Sabbe, University of Liege

• Nathalie Schiffino-Leclercq, Université Catholique de Louvain