Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Abstract
This report summarizes findings from interviews with criminal justice professionals involved in probation violations and revocations in 2 rural counties in Texas, as well as from a sample of individuals on probation. The profile also describes the organizational structure and demographics of probation within these counties. Dealing with probation violations in a small rural county can be difficult because of limited resources that are available to respond to violations. There are limited treatment options and other community based sanctions as well as virtually no public transportation to assist probationers then there are options. Probation officers stated they would like more services to help probationers deal with issues such as drug problems, criminogenic thinking, and mental health
