When Probation Officers No Longer See Themselves as Service Providers

question 57

True/False

When probation officers no longer see themselves as service providers or social workers but instead over-identify with a law enforcement role it is termed mission distortion.

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Definitions:

Donative Intent

The intention to give a gift expressed by a donor, a key requirement in the law of gifts to demonstrate that a transfer is indeed intended as a gift.

Legal Action

Legal action is the process of seeking resolution or enforcement of rights through the judicial system.

Liability

A legal responsibility or obligation, often financial in nature, that an individual or entity is bound to settle.

Implied Bailment

A situation where possession of property is transferred without explicit agreement, with an understanding that the property will be cared for and returned.