Connection is of the utmost importance no matter where one sits within a supervision organization. Trusting and collaborative alliances are the foundation for all work within community supervision and should be an intentional focus area for all staff. Working alliances require an outward mindset tuned in to the needs, objectives, and challenges of the people being served.

For supervision officers, establishing trusting and collaborative alliances with persons on supervision facilitates successful completion of supervision and meaningful growth and development. These alliances require that supervision officers be competent in engaging persons on supervision and engaging external resources.