There is some evidence that, when offenders are placed at work sites with other offenders, they may be influenced by those offenders and in turn become more criminal. On the other hand, offenders who are placed at work sites where they either work on their own or with community residents may be influenced in a more prosocial direction. In considering the issue of community work, the current study indicates that offenders placed at work sites with other offenders are more likely to breach their orders in comparison to those placed at individual work sites. While those placed at group work sites are more likely to be high-risk offenders, differences remain significant even when risk levels are taken into account. Implications of the study findings for criminological theory and social policy are discussed. 26 references and 5 tables