Section 4: Information Tools

II. Staff-Offender Contacts

Office Contacts

Office face-to-face contacts generally allow staff to observe an offender's demeanor and attitude in a focused way, with distractions minimized.

Phone Contacts

Telephone contacts allow staff to have brief conversations with offenders to catch up with how the offenders are progressing toward the supervision goals. Phone calls also can help quickly verify offenders' employment and home situations.