Post-Conviction Risk Assessment
Individualized risk and needs assessments are conducted throughout the term of supervision. Assessments help determine the intensity of supervision and help officers identify aspects of an individual’s life that contribute to criminality. For example, a person’s social influences, substance use behaviors, patterns of thinking, or ability to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter, can all contribute to involvement in the criminal justice system.
Supervision Planning
Effective supervision requires an individualized approach. To achieve this, officers employ evidence-based practices, defined as the conscientious use of the best evidence currently available to inform decisions.
Probation officers work with individuals to develop comprehensive plans that address a person’s unique risks and needs, establish short- and long-term goals, and promote compliance with court-ordered conditions. The probation officer maintains regular contact with the person under supervision via telephone, videoconferencing, and face-to-face meetings in an office or community setting to determine if changes to the supervision plan are needed.
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