RNR

Question 1

What is RNR

Answer 1

a model of correctional programming

Question 2

what is risk principle?

Answer 2

> match the level of service to the offenders risk to re-offend
based on criminogenic needs
high risks identify gaps that must be filled

Question 3

what is need principle?

Answer 3

> assess the 7 needs and targets them

Question 4

what is the responsivity principle?

Answer 4

> the treatment must be individually tailored to the offenders ability to learn in order to maximize the effectiveness of rehabilitative treatment
through learning style, strengths, motivations, mental disorders

Question 5

Why do risk assessment?

Answer 5

> evidence informed decision making
fairness / impartiality
to predict recidivism and security need
create an intervention / strategy/ correctional plan

Question 6

What two types of risk assessments are there?

Answer 6

> clinical
- professional judgement
- use of discretion
- can be discriminatory
actuarial
- gives score / rating / probability
- evidence based
- assessments needs to be done a second time to see future improvements
- systemic issues of tools

Question 7

what are the 7 criminogenic needs?

Answer 7

1. substance abuse - biggest predictor of risk
2. family
3. community / life skills
4. pro criminal attitudes
5. pro criminal associates
6. personal / emotional
7. education / employment

Question 8

what factors does programming use?

Answer 8

dynamic
> as they can change a person
static
> is criminal history