Destini Pringle
Summary
Experienced Probation Officer effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. Creative and practical problem solver. Probation Officer focused on encouraging offenders to rise above obstacles and accept life's challenges. Extensive training in motivational interviewing techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Probation Officer
United States Probation And Pretrial Services
2022.06 - Current
- Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Reduced recidivism rates through diligent supervision and monitoring of probationers'' activities.
- Collaborated with treatment providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for probationers, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Conducted thorough investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decisionmaking.
- Maintained accurate records of probationers'' progress, ensuring timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Improved community safety through proactive risk assessment and management of high-risk offenders.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
Probation and Parole Agent
SCDPPPS
2019.11 - 2022.06
- Enhanced public safety by effectively supervising and monitoring parolees'' compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Reduced recidivism rates by providing appropriate resources and guidance to help parolees successfully reintegrate into society.
- Conducted thorough investigations and prepared comprehensive pre-parole reports for consideration by parole boards.
- Collaborated with community partners to secure housing, employment, and educational opportunities for parolees, promoting selfsufficiency.
- Maintained detailed case files and documented all interactions with parolees to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Performed regular home visits to assess living conditions and provide support in maintaining a stable environment.
- Responded promptly to violations of parole conditions, initiating appropriate corrective actions or revocations as necessary.
- Developed tailored case management plans that addressed individual needs and risk factors, fostering successful reentry experiences.
- Facilitated productive communication between parolees, their families, and relevant community stakeholders for better outcomes.
- Completed ongoing training in areas such as mental health, substance abuse treatment, and crisis intervention techniques to enhance professional expertise.
- Tested parolees regularly for drug use as part of comprehensive supervision strategies aimed at preventing relapse and supporting recovery efforts.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in the development of supervision strategies that addressed criminogenic needs while minimizing risks to public safety.
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies during searches or apprehensions of absconding or noncompliant offenders to maintain order within communities.
- Coordinated with treatment providers in implementing structured programs designed to address parolees'' mental health, substance abuse, or behavioral issues.
- Conducted risk assessments and made informed decisions on appropriate supervision levels for each individual case, balancing accountability with the potential for successful reintegration.
- Completed criminal risk assessments to determine level of supervision suited for each offender, using algorithms to determine risks.
- Oversaw activities to monitor offender compliance with conditions of supervision.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2019
Skills
- Intake procedures
- Community Service Programs
- Interviewing expert
- Risk and needs assessments
- Adult probation
- Substance abuse
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Court Testimony
- Case Planning
- Weapons training
- Presentence Investigation Reports (PSI)
- Case Management
Timeline
United States Probation Officer
United States Probation And Pretrial Services
2022.06 - Current
Probation and Parole Agent
SCDPPPS
2019.11 - 2022.06
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Winthrop University
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