In: Psychology
Your state is developing a new probation initiative in an effort to reduce the risk of probation revocation and offender recidivism. Suggest at least three elements that should be included in such an initiative and provide support for your choices, including evidence as to how these elements will meet the goals of the new initiative.
1. Providing medical treatment for the community based people . By community based people , it is meant that the ones who are suffering from addiction of substance use and possession offence/crimes. The state is making an effort to take initiative to use treatment programs by providing proper mental health , to reduce substance use , etc.
2. Continuing care for the people thus helping them to lead a better life.
3. To implement supervision policies of a community , thus allowing to provide a good amount of support to the people in the community . It helps the people who are suffering from a problem at a higher risk.
4. Assessing level of risk and need: Depending on the risk and need of an individual , plans are being implemented . It is done for the good of the community .These plans will help in reducing the risks and would also let you know about the needs of the people as per required.