Abstract
Because of rising public expectations and dwindling tax sup port, correction must provide better results at a lower price. For probation this means a re-examination of fundamental purposes, a reappraisal of the field officer's role, and an expanded use of such supplemental resources as auxiliary staff, group work, and specialized caseloads. To use such supplements properly the field needs a consistent body of theory regarding criminal behavior—a case classification system which includes a complete offender typology and a treatment strategy for each offender type.
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