Court-Ordered Community Service - The Experiences of Community Organizations Community Service Workers

List of contents

1. Background and theoretical foundations; 2. The study; 3. Study participants; 4. Preparing for community service workers; 5. Onboarding community service workers; 6. Creating a supportive environment for community service workers; 7. Increasing the value of community service work; References.

Summary

Community service is a court-ordered sanction for probation, requiring individuals to work unpaid hours at approved agencies. This Element explores the organizational and interpersonal dynamics of working with court-ordered service workers. Interviews with workers in Northeast Georgia suggest practices to improve experiences for both parties.

Foreword

This Element emphasizes volunteer management practices and probation office partnerships to effectively work with community service workers.

Product details

• Authors: Jody Clay-Warner, Rebecca Nesbit, Rebecca (University of Georgia ) Young Cho Nesbit, Nesbit Rebecca, Su Young Choi
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009631723
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0963172-3
• No. of pages: 84
• Series: Elements in Public and Nonprofit Administration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, Social welfare & social services, Public Administration, Social welfare and social services, Non-profitmaking organizations