President of the Probation & Community Corrections Officers’ Association of Australia (PACCOA Inc.)
👮♂️ As a Community Corrections Officer, I've learned that effective disapproval is a vital tool in our mission to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals under our supervision. It's not about being punitive, but rather a constructive strategy for change. Effective disapproval means setting clear boundaries, consequences, and communicating them consistently with our clients. It involves maintaining professionalism while holding individuals accountable for their actions. It's about letting them know that we believe in their potential to change and giving them the opportunity to do so. Why is this important? Because it fosters a sense of responsibility and accountability in those we work with. It can be a turning point in their rehabilitation journey, encouraging them to make better choices and ultimately reducing recidivism. Our role is to guide, support, and empower our clients to make positive changes. Effective disapproval is a means to this end, an essential component of our work in community corrections. Together, we can help individuals rebuild their lives and contribute to a safer, more prosperous community. 💪 Nadine Robinson, Racheal Fullam, Caleb Lloyd, Colin Christie and Kasey Kellet spoke effectively on this during their presentation on FOCUS training in QLD Corrective Services during the PACCOA National Conference yesterday. #CommunityCorrections #Rehabilitation #Accountability #CriminalJustice #PACCOAConference23
