Specialized Supervision

In addition to geographic assignment of cases, some offenders are supervised on specialized caseloads to enable the Probation and Parole Officers to focus on specific areas of risk, needs, and services. While all probationers are required to comply with general conditions of probation and parole, in addition, some offenders are ordered by the sentencing judge to fulfill special conditions, such as completing substance abuse treatment, paying restitution, or having no contact with a particular person. Specialized supervision is provided for parole, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases.

Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision

The Rhode Island Interstate Compact Office is responsible for the transfer of probation and parole offenders into and out of Rhode Island in compliance with the Federally Mandated Interstate Compact.

Sex Offender Specific Caseloads

Sex offenders residing in the community frequently require close monitoring and supervision in order to meet public safety concerns. Sex offender-specific Probation & Parole Officers provide this to enhance accountability, and provide a quick response to infractions. Sex offender-specific Probation & Parole Officers work very closely with police departments in every community, conducting joint home and neighborhood visits and exchanging critical information. Staff also communicate regularly with treatment providers to ensure appropriate services. A victims’ advocate, who works directly with the sex offender-specific Probation & Parole Officers, adds a new dimension in helping to ensure that staff are sensitive to victim issues and that victims have access to support.

Domestic Violence Specific Caseloads

Domestic violence-specific Probation & Parole Officers provide supervision of domestic assault offenders, based upon the foundation principles of victim safety and offender accountability. Staff communicates regularly with treatment providers to ensure appropriate services. A victims’ advocate works directly with the domestic violence-specific Probation & Parole Officers to help ensure that staff are sensitive to victim issues and that victims have access to support.