Review of probation officer system: Ministry of Justice review committee compiles interim report. Probation officers, who provide local support to help people get back on their feet after leaving prisons or juvenile training schools, are aging.
The number of probation officers is decreasing year by year, which is an issue. The plan includes the introduction of a public recruitment system on a trial basis to resolve the shortage of personnel.. The Ministry of justice's review committee plans to compile a report this October.. There are opinions that compensation should be paid rather than volunteering.