Rock Nobles Community Corrections staff and clients say probation can lead to better community outcomes than incarceration. Written By: Leah Ward | ×
Minnesota has a low incarceration rate because the state government prefers to spend taxpayer money on services to help people make positive changes on probation.
WORTHINGTON Probation works in southwestern Minnesota! proclaims a banner adorning Rock Nobles Community Corrections vehicles as probation officers make home and work visits to clients across two counties.
That vision is complex. Both probation office staff and clients explained what working looks like. We provide programming and services geared toward helping offenders to change, said Rock Nobles Community Corrections Director Jon Ramlo.