Activities of judicial probation officers –From alternative sanctions to child protection

Abstract

In my study I present the diverse, multidisciplinary activities of probation officers. The duties of probation officers cover the areas of implementation of community sanctions, criminal procedure, misdemeanour proceedings and child protection as well. The main goal of their activity is to reduce the risk of reoffending and to facilitate repairing the harm caused by the crime. Probation officers promote the full enforcement of criminal consequences and strengthen the safety and security of the community by implementing community sanctions and controlling the perpetrator in the community, they increase the chances of the offender’s social integration through their support activities. It should also be emphasized that promoting the principles of restorative justice is also essential when carrying out tasks of probation officers.