An Evaluation of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Compliance in a Probation Setting

An Evaluation of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Compliance in a Probation Setting (Enhancing Communication and Officer Responsivity; ENCORE)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Motivational Interviewing (MI) on probationer progress over a 6-month period, using probation officers as the MI providers.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Participants must be on felony probation.
2. Participants must be English speaking.
3. Participants must be classified as medium or high-risk.
4. Participants must be placed on a non-specialized caseload.
5. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Does not speak English.
2. Is less than 18 years old.
3. Is not on felony probation.
4. Is not classified as medium or high-risk.
5. Is placed on a specialized caseload.