The Ethical Issue Involving Duality in the Role of Probation/parole

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ethical issue involving duality in the role of probation/parole officer relates to:

• A) Conflict between officers' obligation to protect the community while also serving as treatment providers
• B) Conflict over officer caseloads and workloads
• C) Conflict arising over officers enforcing potentially unacceptable penal content
• D) None of the above

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