____________ contacts, such as teachers, employers, or relatives, are valuable for probation/parole officers to speak with since these individuals have direct contact with the offender.

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Collateral contacts are individuals who have direct contact with the offender and can offer valuable information to the probation/parole officer. Secondary contacts have a more distant relationship with the offender, while indirect contacts may have information about the offender but do not have direct contact with them. Direct contacts could also be used, but the term "collateral" specifically refers to those who are not the offender themselves.

____________ Contacts, Such as Teachers, Employers, or Relatives, Are Valuable