Section 2: Assessment & Case Planning

I. Criminogenic Needs

Questions for Discussion:

  1. What does the term "criminogenic" mean?

  2. What are the Big Six "Criminogenic Needs"?
    Give some examples of real world experiences with each need
    (i.e., offenders who have exhibited anti-social personality traits and how they effected supervision).

  3. What do criminogenic needs tell staff about each offender?