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The overriding goal of probation is protecting the community by
monitoring offenders and preventing future crimes.  In addition
to five probation units downtown, there are seven units
providing supervision within the neighborhoods where offenders
live. Daily Work The Probation Unit investigates offenders'
backgrounds, assesses their risk of committing a new crime, and
identifies those factors that should be addresses to prevent re-
offending.  Educational programs, treatment, or other
interventions targeted at changing behavior are provided. 
Throughout the offender’s supervision,  staff carries out the
tasks necessary to protect the community and hold the offender
accountable, including surveillance, drug testing, monitoring
restitution, and community work service. Non-profit agencies in
the community are partners for specialized services including
sex offender treatment, domestic abuse tre