This includes the continuity of care. This includes providing medications or therapy, securing institutional support such as inpatient programs. Jail in reach strategies are able to help offenders who are in jail before they are released. It is important to include educational sessions to inform clients about the post release responsibilities and services, interviews to help determine the offender abilities and acceptance of the process (Warwick, K., Dodd, H., & Neusteter, S. R., 2012). Information sharing is necessary for this approach. This requires the sharing of information, electronic versions allows for the easiest way of communication and transferring of information. This information goes from the jail to community based programs and allows for ongoing updates of the offender 's progress. This information must be shared responsibly with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations (Warwick, K., Dodd, H., & Neusteter, S. R., 2012). Only relevant information will be shared with the other partners and maintain confidentiality when …show more content…
The current state of patrol is diverse throughout different states but similar to probation. Requirements are usually a bachelor 's degree in a related field and work experience that is relevant along with a background investigation and psychological evaluation. Probation and parole officers are usually in 4 different categories of roles. First is the Paternal officer this type officer has high assistance as well as high control for their clients. The punitive officer has low assistance and high control. Welfare worker has low control but high assistance for their clients and the passive agent is low on control and