Research Problems in Interviewing Probationers

Abstract

The novice researcher quickly learns that much of his effec tiveness depends on his ability to contact sources of data. This is especially true in correction and criminology when the researcher is interested in interviewing persons under the control of correctional agencies. Unless he is able to sell himself and his project, he may find his efforts thwarted for reasons quite unrelated to the theoretical or practical value of his research . Once he has obtained permission to carry out his project, he faces unique problems in collecting data because of the special ized nature of his subjects and the conditions under which he contacts them.