Outcomes of Motivational Interviewing Training with Probation and Parole Officers: Findings and Lessons Learned

Author(s)

Melanie M. Iarussi, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Dixie F. Powers, Auburn University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2018

Publication Title

Federal Probation

Volume

82

Issue/Number

3

First Page

28

Last Page

35

Abstract/Excerpt

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach that provides probation and parole officers with specific skills to enhance their clients' motivations to change problematic behaviors. This study investigated the outcomes of MI training with probation and parole officers whose state agency required them to complete MI training. Results show that officers' MI skills, self-efficacy, and knowledge increased following training, with some exceptions. Recommendations from implementation science literature are provided for improving MI trainings.

NSUWorks Citation

Iarussi, M. M., Powers, D. F. (2018). Outcomes of Motivational Interviewing Training with Probation and Parole Officers: Findings and Lessons Learned. Federal Probation, 82(3), 28-35.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1696