What is victim safety planning in the context of parole supervision?

• A. Focus solely on offender rehabilitation with no victim involvement.
• B. Prioritize punishment over safety.
• C. Assess and plan to keep victims safe, provide resources, and follow reporting guidelines.
• D. Delete victim information to protect privacy.

Answer: (C)

Victim safety planning in parole supervision is about actively protecting victims by assessing risk, developing a concrete plan to keep them safe, connecting them with resources, and following reporting guidelines. This means evaluating who could be at risk, what safety measures are needed, and coordinating with the victim and partner agencies to implement steps like informing the victim about releases or violations, arranging protective orders when appropriate, and providing access to shelter, counseling, hotlines, and other supports. The goal is safety and accountability together; ignoring victims, prioritizing punishment over safety, or deleting victim information would undermine protection and the ability to respond to threats.