Neustart - probation services Austria
Overview:
Probation serves as an alternative to imprisonment as well as support in relation to release from prisons, the core principle of probation is one of assistance. This assistance extends to various aspects such as aiding in apartment and job searches, facilitating contact with offices and public authorities, and, most significantly, supporting the individual’s personal reintegration into society. Probation officers of NEUSTART, building on their social education and professional experience, assist and are committed to the best interests of their clients. After a six-month period and upon the conclusion of their involvement, they submit a report to the relevant court. Functioning as personal tutors, probation officers support their clients in creating a framework for them to start a new chapter in their lives.
Learning Objectives:
- Comprehend the fundamental principle of probation as one of assistance rather than surveillance.
- Identify the various aspects of assistance provided by probation services, including aid in apartment and job searches, facilitation of contact with offices and public authorities, and support for personal reintegration into society.
- Understand that probation officers possess the expertise to assist individuals in challenging situations.
- Understand the adherence of probation officers to a vow of confidentiality, ensuring a safe and secure environment for clients.
- Understand the reporting process to the relevant court after a six-month period and upon the conclusion of their involvement.
- Recognize the role of probation officers as personal tutors who tailor their support based on the unique needs of their clients.