Third Goal of Home Visits?

• A. Verify the Residence
• B. Develop/Continue a rapport with the client
• C. New Arrivals
• D. TRAS

Answer: (B)

Developing and maintaining rapport with the client during home visits is the key aim. When a parole officer builds a trusting, respectful connection, the client is more likely to be open about living conditions, risks, and support needs. That openness makes it easier to assess safety, discuss compliance challenges, and collaboratively plan resources or interventions. A solid rapport also reduces resistance, increases cooperation, and helps the officer notice issues early—like housing instability, substance use concerns, or mental health needs—so needs can be addressed promptly. Verifying the residence is important as a factual check, but it serves the logistics of the visit rather than driving ongoing supervision. New arrivals and TRAS aren’t the focal goals of a home visit; they don’t capture the ongoing supervisory purpose as effectively as building rapport does.