Probation Officers

As a ministry we believe we have common beliefs with probation/parole officers. We know sex offenders can't be managed with a "one size fits all plan." Each offender is individualized with varied risks and each has unique needs. All offenders need accountability, supervision, and encouragement to succeed in their life commitment for no more victims.

Research studies tell us that sex offenders attend church. Many offenders attend church anonymously. Offenders who are isolated and secretive in their church attendance are increasing their risk to re-offend. When offenders work with church leaders prior to attending church they increase the chances of safe involvement and spiritual growth. If you have probationers who you know to be attending a church, let us help you communicate more effectively with that church. Let us help that church be better prepared to help the offender to be accountable.

How can Keeping Kids Safe Ministries serve probation/parole officers?

Extra set of eyes at churches: We are working closely with churches and teaching them what kinds of behaviors and events to report to probation/parole.

Spiritual Encouragement: Spirituality provides purpose and meaning. Many offenders become discouraged if they are isloated with no emotional support, feel like a failure, or have no hope. A discouraged offender increases his risk to re-offend. We are helping churches know how to meet the spiritual needs of offenders.

How can probation/parole assist this ministry?

Encourage offenders not to isolate at churches. We recommend offenders make an appointment with a church leader prior to attending church. Most churches need education about sex offenders. Let them know about this ministry.

Churches will be sending probation/parole officers a verification form to complete. This form is to verify the offender is meeting their conditions of probation.

The following forms are sent to probation/parole officers:

Please copy and paste form into a document. The form may need to be resized.

Verification System

Instructions for church leaders:

1.       Have the applicant complete form and complete release of information.

2.       Ask the applicant for business cards of his probation officer and treatment provider. Make copies and place in file.

3.       Make 3 Copies of the verification form and mail one to probation/parole officer, treatment provider, and one to Keeping Kids Safe Ministries. Enclose release of information for probation/treatment provider. Please be sure to enclose a church self addressed envelope. Probation and treatment provider will mail your verification forms back to you.

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Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________________

Address/phone: ___________________________________________________________

What were you charged with? (include initial charges and changes in charges during the process)

________________________________________________________________________

What were you convicted of? ________________________________________________

Date of conviction: ________________________________________________________

Did you do time in a prison/jail?   Yes    No

What was your sentence? ___________________________________________________

Location of confinement: ____________________________________________________

Dates in confinement: _____________________   Dates released: ____________________

Were you supervised by probation or parole?     Yes     No

Dates of supervision: _______________________________________________________

Name and phone of probation/parole officer: _____________________________________

Address of probation/parole officer: ____________________________________________

Did you have sex offender treatment?   Yes     No

Dates attended treatment: ___________________________________________________

Name and phone of treatment provider: _________________________________________

Address of treatment provider: _______________________________________________

Victim information: How many victims per age category

age 0-5 _______     age 6-11 _______    age 12-17 _______     age 18+ _______

Dear probation officer or treatment provider,

Sex offenders are turning to God and attending churches. Churches are responsible for the safety of children. We also understand that offenders have a need to grow spiritually. Churches must address both the safety of children and the spiritual needs of offenders at the same time.

We need your help in providing accurate information that will assist our church in keeping kids safe. Enclosed are a verification form and consent of release form from a sex offender that is in your treatment program or under your supervision on probation/parole.

Please complete the information and use the self addressed envelope to mail back the verification form. We appreciate your help in keeping kids safe at our church.

Probation/Parole officer

1. The applicant has completed the verification form accurately to the best of your knowledge. Please circle:

YES         NO

If no, please comment: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

2. Please select one of the following:

_____ Allow applicant supervised attendance at the church building where children are present

_____ Minister to this applicant away from the church building and any children.

3. The applicant is meeting their probation expectations. Please circle:

YES         NO       If no, please comment: _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Treatment Provider

1. The applicant has completed the verification form accurately to the best of your knowledge. Please circle:

YES         NO

If no, please comment: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

2. Please select one of the following:

_____ Allow applicant supervised attendance at the church building where children are present

_____ Minister to this applicant away from the church building and any children.

3. The applicant is meeting treatment expectations. Please circle:

YES         NO      If no, please comment: _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________        _______________________

Printed Name of Probation officer/ Treatment provider           Signature

Authorization to Release Information

I voluntarily authorize and request disclosure (including paper, oral , and electronic interchange) This includes specific permission to release:

1. I hereby authorize my current or past sex offender treatment provider

______________________________________________________________to send

information to __________________________________________________church to

verify the accuracy of offenses stated on the attached verification form, and provide

treatment progress updates if treatment providers have a concern for children's safety.

2. I herby authorize my current or past probation officer

________________________________________________________________to send

information to_________________________________________________church to

verify the accuracy of offenses stated on the attached verification form and any updates

if probation officers have a concern for children's safety at church.

The forgoing authorization shall continue to be force until revoked by me in writing.

A photocopy of this authorization shall have the same force and effect as the original.

Signature

___________________________                           Date:_______

(Signature of client)

___________________________

Printed Name

___________________________                           Date________

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