Federal Probation Volume:70 Issue:1 Dated:June 2006 Pages:38 to 44
Michael D. Clark ; Scott Walters ; Ray Gingerich ; Melissa Meltzer
"Eight main benefits of using Motivational Interviewing in probation work are identified: (1) motivational interviewing is consistent with evidence-based practice; (2) it can enhance probation officer motivation to work toward offender change; (3) it offers effective tools for overcoming resistance and handling difficult situations; (4) it motivates offender participation in the change process; (5) the style of Motivational Interviewing forces the active participation of the offender; (6) it helps prepare offenders for change; (7) it focuses discussions on “change talk;” and (8) the motivational style allows officers to enforce probation orders and deliver sanctions." [Sub Required]
