Section 2: Assessment & Case Planning

Table of Contents

I. Criminogenic Needs

  • Low Self-Control
  • Anti-Social Personality
  • Anti_Social Values
  • Criminal Peers
  • Substance Abuse
  • Dysfunctional Family

II. Responsivity/Matching Offender and Services

III. Risk, Need, and Responsivity

IV. Internal vs. External Controls Social Learning

  • External Controls - these are outside forces that have influence on the offender's behavior. (i.e. urinalysis, curfews, family, etc.)
  • Internal Controls - these are the offender's intrinsic motivation that drives behavior
    (i.e. fear - specifically their fear of going to prison, etc.)

V. Prioritization/Offender Buy-In

VI. Case Planning/Road Map

  • Identifiers
  • Assessment Information
  • Special Conditions
  • Responsibilities
  • Triggers

VII. Behavioral Contracts

VIII. Problem Solving

  • Identifying the Goal
  • Assessing Current Circumstances
  • Inventorying and Analyzing Possible Solutions
  • Analyzing Solutions
  • Selecting a Strategy
  • Developing an Action Plan

Role Play