Which practice focuses on linking parolees to services to reduce criminogenic needs?

• A. Punitive surveillance only.
• B. Reentry planning and service coordination.
• C. Ignoring service referrals.
• D. Isolating parolees from community resources.

Answer: (B)

Linking parolees to services to reduce criminogenic needs centers on building a plan that connects individuals with housing, employment, education, treatment for substance use or mental health, and other supports. This approach targets the factors that drive criminal behavior by providing real resources and ongoing assistance, helping to stabilize the person and reduce the risk of reoffending. By coordinating reentry planning with service access, probation staff address the underlying needs that often lead to relapse or violations, making reintegration into the community more successful.

Punitive surveillance alone focuses on watching behavior rather than solving the root causes; it doesn’t provide access to resources or support. Ignoring service referrals leaves important needs unmet, and isolating parolees from community resources removes protective factors that aid recovery and stability.