{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Missing Story: The Battle for Probation\u2019s Public Image with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers \u2014 Part One","description":" \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Episode Show Notes \u2014 Part One The Missing Story of Probation with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers What is the story probation tells about itself? And perhaps just as importantly\u2026 What happens when probation does not tell that story clearly? In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, we begin a powerful two-part conversation with Stephen Pitts and Imants Mozers, co-authors of the new book: \ud83d\udcd8 The Missing Story: Probation, Legitimacy and the Battle for Public Understanding This conversation was so rich, timely, and engaging that we decided to release it as a two-part series. In Part One, Steve and Imants help us explore why probation remains one of the most important \u2014 yet often misunderstood \u2014 parts of the justice system. Too often, the public hears about probation only when something goes wrong. But what is missing from that narrative? The daily work of supporting change. The quiet building of accountability. The role probation plays in desistance. The contribution probation makes to safer communities. And the professional identity of the people doing this work every day. \ud83d\udd0d In This Episode, We Discuss: \u2705 Why probation has a \u201cmissing story\u201d \u2705 How public understanding shapes legitimacy \u2705 Why probation is often defined by failure rather than impact \u2705 The importance of narrative in justice reform \u2705 How probation professionals can better communicate their value \u2705 The connection between legitimacy, trust, and effective practice \u2705 Why probation\u2019s identity matters \u2014 both internally and externally \u2705 The role of leadership in shaping public understanding \ud83c\udf0d Why This Conversation Matters Probation is not simply about monitoring people. It is about supporting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending, building social reintegration, and helping create safer futures. Yet too often, probation is undervalued because its most meaningful work happens quietly \u2014 in conversations, relationships, case plans, community partnerships, and moments of human change that rarely make headlines. Steve and Imants challenge us to think differently. They invite us to ask: \ud83d\udc49 Who tells the story of probation? \ud83d\udc49 What story does the public actually hear? \ud83d\udc49 What happens when probation is misunderstood? \ud83d\udc49 And how can the field become more intentional in communicating its purpose, value, and impact? \ud83d\udcd8 About the Book The Missing Story: Probation, Legitimacy and the Battle for Public Understanding explores the urgent need for probation to better explain itself \u2014 not as a soft option, not as an invisible arm of the justice system, but as a vital public service rooted in accountability, rehabilitation, and community safety. Learn more about the Probation Futures project here: \ud83c\udf10 www.probationfutures.com There, you can sign up for updates and learn more about the digital book release and related probation-focused conversations from around the world. \ud83c\udfa7 Stay Tuned for Part Two In Part Two of this conversation, we continue the discussion by exploring: \ud83d\udd39 The importance of including perspectives of people with lived experience \ud83d\udd39 How probation can become more transparent and credible \ud83d\udd39 The future of international probation collaboration \ud83d\udd39 And the next World Congress on Probation and Parole, which will be held in Riga, Latvia \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Final Thought Probation\u2019s missing story is not simply about what probation does. It is about what probation means. And if probation does not tell that story clearly, someone else will tell it for us. \ud83d\udd17 Connect & Learn More \ud83d\udcd8 Probation Futures: www.probationfutures.com \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f The Criminologist Podcast: thecriminologistpodcast@gmail.com \ud83c\udf0a Learn more about the TIDES Supervision Model: TheTIDESLLC.com And as always\u2026 There\u2019s no them. There\u2019s only us.       ","author_name":"The Criminologist","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/242735\/site","html":"