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Abstract: 

Developing an effective strategy to address the substance abuse problems of probationers and parolees is a critical challenge for community-based corrections. In recent years, the supervision of offenders in the community, either on probation, parole, or supervised release, has become tantamount to the care and control of the drug and alcohol abusing offender. This article discusses effective parole officer strategies for dealing with substance abusing offenders.

Keywords: substance abuse; probation; parole

Affiliations:  1: California State University, Long Beach; 2: Central District of California.