In the real world all a PO has time for is to occasionally check to see if the probationer is meeting the requirements of the probation. Occasionally one will try to "make a difference" in the probationers life, but it's usually seen only in the juvenile system and then only very rarely.
In the case of a troubled youth, a good mentor is very close to a PO in regards to their responsibilities. It is a very tough assignment.
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