While the primary role of many probation and parole agencies may be supervision and services for individuals, these agencies are in a unique position to support a range of victim services, including assessment of victim impact, victim notification, restitution collection, service referrals, victim protection, and education. Additional innovative services include mediation, circle sentencing, and victim impact panels. ^[1]   These agencies are also well positioned to conduct a family needs assessment, address issues of physical or sexual abuse, and coordinate treatment and other social services for family members. Families with a history of domestic violence, child neglect and abuse, and other protective services issues require a re-assessment of these issues and an appropriate follow-up upon the return of an incarcerated family member, which could be conducted and overseen by probation and parole agencies.