As a probation officer or even a parent of a troubled youth you need to have a secure relationship with the children you are working with. This will give them comfort that you are actually there for them and also to help them improve their decisions in their lives. All juveniles on probation feel threatened of their probation officer in one way or another. Feeling as if they are the ones "out to get them". Not realizing that it is their job to help them through and make sure they stay out of trouble and make sure the youth's are doing what they are supposed to be doing while on juvenile probation.
Five ways to build trust
1.Be Reliable
Do what you say you will do. Backing down to many times will demolish your foundation you have with these kids.
2.Be Honest
Tell them how you feel about their decisions and actions. You want to ask them on how and what they feel too.
3,Be Open
Share experiences, yes as a probation officer you have your boundaries between your personal life and profession but you can use substitutes when sharing experiences.
4.Keeping Confidence
Let them know, you know they have lied. You are also letting them know it is the best decision to admit it. You can better help them they know, you know the truth. You will know when they have lied and when they are not.
5.Show Integrity
Show that you will take the right action if necessary. They need to be held accountable for their actions.
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