Diagnostic tasks of a probation officer – theory and practice

Abstract

The paper presents the theoretical contexts of contemporary approaches to social rehabilitation diagnosis, from the nosological diagnosis to approaches emphasizing the activity of the examined person, inspired by humanistic concepts. The current diagnostic tasks of a probation officer in the area of expectations, implementation possibilities and the workshop have been characterized. A critical review of crime risk assessment techniques has also been carried out, highlighting the extent of their use and methodological limitations. The directions of further research on economic and reliable diagnostic techniques useful in the practice of a probation officer have also been proposed.

Keywords

• social rehabilitation diagnosis
• court probation
• probation officer
• risk assessment