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The Power of Rapport on Behavioral Change

Probation and Parole Officers at Washington County Community Corrections work to build trust and rapport with their clients while also connecting them with life-changing resources. Here are some of their stories.

Turning Their Lives Around

Get to know more closely the individuals who have participated in programs provided by the Washington County Community Corrections Department, particularly Justice Reinvestment, Integrated Reentry Intensive Supervision Services (IRISS), and the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program (FSAPP). These programs aim to reduce prison bed usage and keep children out of foster care by supporting individuals with repeat property crimes and substance abuse offenses.

Participants receive intensive outpatient treatment, work with peer recovery mentors, live in sober housing, and meet with probation officers weekly. FSAPP also includes a parenting component to support family reunification. Both programs emphasize trust, relationships, and a team-based approach to help individuals build a new path forward.

Meet Heather

Heather shares how Community Corrections "saved her life" after her arrest, providing mentorship and support that helped her turn things around. After completing rehab, she now enjoys a fulfilling life with a great job and strong support from loved ones, crediting the program for her resilience and success.

Meet Jordan

Jordan credits Community Corrections for helping him overcome drug use and regain control of his life. Through honest and trusting relationships with parole officers, he achieved sobriety, and now enjoys a steady job and life with his new child, feeling deeply grateful for the program's support.

Meet Becky

Becky thanks Community Corrections for providing the support and accountability she lacked during her addiction. Through the program, she regained stability, got her license and kids back, and now works in recovery, calling the transformation in her life truly rewarding.

Meet Chuck

After spending decades in and out of prison, Chuck found lasting change through Community Corrections by understanding and letting go of harmful behaviors. Nearly five years out of prison, he feels like a different person and is grateful to the program for changing his life.

Support Every Step of the Way

Christina and JaRee, probation and parole officers with Washington County Community Corrections, find it rewarding to witness their clients' transformations. They emphasize the importance of building trust and rapport, which helps clients open up, seek the help that they need, and realize they can change their lives — a process they both find powerful and fulfilling.

Contact(s)

Name Title Email Phone
Christian Aniciete
Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator

Location

Community Corrections Center

260 SW Adams Street
MS 57
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

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