Overview Of Units

State of Rhode Island

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Probation and Parole Officers assigned to general caseloads are located statewide and supervise individuals convicted on a variety of offenses. All probationers are required to comply with general conditions such as reporting to the Probation and Parole Officer and remaining within Rhode Island (except with specific permission to travel.) 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. As of December 2019, approximately 6,800 probationers were being supervised on general (or generic) probation caseloads.

Specialized Supervision

Offenders requiring more focused supervision because of the nature of their crime or the risk they pose to the community are assigned to specific caseloads.

Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision

The Rhode Island Interstate Office is responsible for the transfer of probation and parole offenders into and out of Rhode Island. The unit consists of: Deputy Compact Administrator; Supervisor and 2 Probation and Parole Aides. There are approximately 920 Rhode Island probationers supervised by other states and approximately 330 offenders from other states being supervised by Rhode Island Probation and Parole Officers.

Sex Offender Specific Caseloads

Sex Offenders residing in the community require close monitoring and supervision in order to meet public safety concerns. Sex Offender Specific Probation and Parole Officer supervises these offenders closely, enhancing accountability, and providing a quick response to infractions. Since its inception, the Sex Offender Unit has proven its value in supervising these offenders closely, enhancing accountability, and providing a quick response to infractions. Sex Offender Specific Probation and Parole Officers work very closely with police in every community, conducting joint home and neighborhood visits and exchanging critical information. Staff also communicates regularly with treatment providers to ensure appropriate services. A victim advocate who works directly with the Sex Offender Specific Probation and Parole Officer and 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

11 Domestic Violence Specific Probation and Parole Officers provide supervision of approximately 980 domestic assault offenders, based upon the foundation principles of victim safety and offender accountability. Staff also communicates regularly with treatment providers to ensure appropriate services. A victim advocate who works directly with the Domestic Violence Probation and Parole Officers helps to ensure that staff are sensitive to victim issues and that victims have access to support.

Gender Responsive/Female Specific Caseloads: There is one Probation and Parole Officer providing specialized supervision of female offenders. They provide targeted services to high risk female offenders on probation, with particular focus on working with women being released from the ACI and/or at high risk incarceration. They also serve as a resource regarding gender-responsive approaches to supervision. As of December 2019 there were 81 offenders classified in this category.