ROLE PLAY

Divide staff in groups of 2 having one play the offender and the other playing the officer/agent. Present the scenario and inform them that halfway through the exercise, they will be switching roles. Make sure that the person playing the officer/agent is not informed on the stage of change offender is in. NOTE: Have staff focus on determining the stage of change and have the "offender" focus on characteristics of that stage.

Scenario 1: John/Jane is addicted to heroin. The offender does not acknowledge a problem exists and insists that they should not be on probation. They have consistently tested positive for heroin. (Pre-contemplation)

Scenario 2: Ron/Rhonda is a currently unemployed offender on supervision for domestic abuse. Ron/Rhonda feels that working is an important part of society, but is having a difficult time finding work. Ron/Rhonda has gone on seven interviews but has not received any offers. (Determination moving towards action)