Section 4: Information Tools

II. Staff-Offender Contacts

Community Contacts

Community contacts can occur at offenders' jobs or in the community. These contacts give staff the chance to observe offenders' actions in their everyday environments. Face-to-face contacts in the community may occur anywhere staff deem safe and conducive for an interview with the offender. It is essential that staff make sure there are no clear or present dangers to themselves or offenders in any selected location.