What should a safety plan for a high-risk parolee include?

• A. A list of past offenses
• B. A plan for monthly check-ins only
• C. A plan including crisis resources, contact information, escape routes, and steps for de-escalation.
• D. A general wellness plan without crisis resources

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to translate risk awareness into a practical, actionable plan that can be used in moments of crisis to keep everyone safe. A safety plan for a high-risk parolee should lay out concrete steps the person can take when tension rises, including who to contact, what resources are available, how to de-escalate a situation, and where to go or how to exit a risky scenario. Including crisis resources, up-to-date contact information, escape routes, and explicit steps for de-escalation gives both the parolee and the supervising team a clear, actionable roadmap for preventing harm and responding quickly when danger signals appear.

The other options don’t provide that level of practical safety guidance. A list of past offenses offers background history but no actionable measures for handling current risk. A plan that only covers monthly check-ins misses real-time crisis response and information needed during an incident. A general wellness plan without crisis resources fails to address immediate safety steps and de-escalation needs when danger is present.