When creating a supervision plan for a parolee with multiple criminogenic needs, what should be included?

• A. The plan should be personalized and include measurable goals across risks, needs, and strengths.
• B. The plan should focus only on risk reduction.
• C. The plan should be identical for all, with no variation.
• D. The plan should avoid any specific targets.

Answer: (A)

A supervision plan should be personalized and include measurable goals that address risks, needs, and strengths. This approach recognizes that criminal behavior is influenced by multiple factors, so the plan must target various criminogenic needs (such as substance misuse, antisocial attitudes, or peer influences) while also building on a parolee’s strengths and supports to bolster change. Measurable goals provide clear targets and a way to track progress, making it possible to evaluate what’s working, adjust interventions, and hold the plan—and the participant—accountable. A one-size-fits-all plan ignores individual risk profiles and needs, and focusing only on risk reduction misses other important factors that can drive or sustain offending. Likewise, avoiding specific targets makes it difficult to monitor improvement or show progress.