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Inspiring Excellence: Strategies to Motivate the Probation Workforce
SESSION INFO
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Probation professionals face unique challenges that can impact motivation, engagement, and long-term retention, especially in the face of high-stakes decision-making, growing caseloads, and limited resources. As agencies work to support public safety and rehabilitation, investing in workforce motivation is essential to maintaining a resilient, purpose-driven team. This interactive session will explore evidence-based strategies and practical tools to inspire excellence within the probation workforce. Participants will examine key motivation theories and discuss how these frameworks can be applied in real-world settings to boost morale, enhance performance, and strengthen staff commitment to the mission. Presenters will share case examples from the field and facilitate discussion around common challenges, such as addressing burnout, fostering autonomy, and cultivating a culture of recognition and growth.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Kristina Bryant
Senior Director, Rulo Strategies
Kristina Bryant, MBA, serves as a Senior Director at Rulo Strategies and has national experience as a court management consultant in justice systems. Ms. Bryant brings over 30 years of experience in community corrections as a Juvenile Court Probation Officer, Criminal Justice Planner, and Assistant Director/Interim Director of an adult pretrial and probation services agency. She has worked extensively with the judiciary, elected officials, and policymakers to improve justice policies and practices and to expand collaborative court diversion and intervention efforts. Ms. Bryant is skilled in system analysis, process and outcome evaluations, training, and leadership and has broad experience in drug policy issues. She is a trained facilitator in the Sequential Intercept Model and has facilitated cross-system information sharing and collaborations between justice and behavioral health partners for over a decade. Ms. Bryant has extensive experience in education and learning styles, teaching at the university level for seven years. Ms. Bryant has Master’s in Business Administration and received her BS in Criminal Justice with minors in Sociology, Psychology, and Business Administration.
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