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Best Practices in Community Correctional

Best Practices in Community Correctional

Ingrid Hernandez

University of Phoenix

October 17, 2021

Introduction The law enforcement and criminal justice system of the United States embraces community corrections. It is because it helps incarcerated individu-

als get back to the community. The main objective of creating these community corrections is to act as an alternative to imprisonment to those individuals that are in jail but has shown positive behaviors and have reformed. As this approach occurs mainly outside the prison setting, the authorities enforce strict measures that

restrict the ex-convicts from reoffending and oversee the correctional process. More so, the departments of probation, do supervisions and follow-ups to address the need of the undergoing community program. Usually, court systems make decisions and also enforces sanctions on the report written by parole officers on if the of- fenders should be allowed to return to the community. An offender will have completed the process successfully if they show signs of mental stability and

changes in behaviors. This paper will review and analyze the case of Robert, who was incarcerated for drug abuse and armed robbery, describing why commu-

nity correctional assessment is important for him. Additionally, we will determine the needs of this person and describe the evidence-based practices that will enable him to re-enter society. “Analyzing the case of Robert” Robert was convicted of drug abuse and armed robbery, and he is about to complete his term in jail.

He is twenty-five years old, and he has a criminal history and various past arrests associated with drug possession and robbery. For him being arrested four times and incarcerated five times, it is hard to know if he would get back into society successfully as a fully reformed person. However, during incarcerations, he has shown

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positive change in behaviors by refraining from alcohol and drugs. Additionally, Robert has struggled with bipolar disorder in the past and thus he attends regular counseling sessions. More so, Robert underwent medications, and he has not shown any signs of repeating past behaviors. Therefore, community correction will greatly help Robert during the period of transition. “Why community correctional assessment is necessary for Robert” It is important to do community correc-

tional assessment in Robert’s case to ascertain if his claims of behavioral progress, abstinence from the use of heroin, and mental issues are true. It is a compli-

cated and crucial process that involves investigations of needs and comprehensive risk and data collection. The facility will assist these tasks by supervising and moni- toring the offender to show the risk of recidivism. In addition, it helps to categorize the offender on the basis of the level of risk, which is high, moderate, and low.

(Anderson, 2019) With the fact that Robert is serving a fifth term in jail for various offenses, community correction assessment is very important as it will prove

beyond reasonable doubt that he is not going to continue with criminal activities. In addition, correction assessment assists in changing the lives of offenders before they get back into the community, and minimize criminal offenses, and help to transforming the community. Therefore, in Robert’s case, this procedure is

mandatory as it will help assess his behaviors and make a decision whether he should be granted parole, incarcerated, or whether he should serve the remaining term under probation. It is also significant in the collection of data and analyzing of the offender’s behaviors outside the prison. It assists in the prediction of the

offender’s behaviors in the social environment. (Anderson, 2019) Robert says that he has abstained from alcohol and drug use and promise to refrain from substance abuse during his transition period. It is hard to establish this, taking into account the nature of prison security. Therefore, he may be giving an excuse to get another corrections facility other than prison and assessment is very important to know and determine his attitudes, mental issues, or even behavioral change. (Anderson, 2019

Use of community correctional assessment to determine Robert’s needs Correction assessment, which is done by the help of psychiatric, tools for abuse screening, and help of other professionals has an important role in assessing the risk level of the offender and treatment methods that should be applied. More so, it will help in making decisions for those who should undergo community corrections. (Anderson, 2019) From the assessment, he requires support from the community and

his family and psychological needs such as therapy and counseling. Robert suffered from bipolar disorder which could be the result of drug abuse and stress.

He also needs medication, to treat his depressive issues which are due to recidivism. He also requires compassion and support from the community. That is,

they allow him to live as obedient person after the transition.

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“Evidence-based practices” Evidence-based practices are achieved through scientific research in the criminal justice system. They are applicable or rather help in

the reduction of recidivism. In addition, the choice of evidence-based practices relies on the needs and risks of the offender. Therefore, given this

individual’s recidivism risk level and criminal history, the community correction suggested evidence-based practices are rehabilitation and stress management. Rehabilitation prevents the person from using alcohol, drugs, and all illegal substances. Many scientists recommend the rehabilitation approach as it produces the de- sired results. For example, individuals found to be addicted and placed in a rehabilitation center, are mostly found to recover from the addiction. Additionally, stress management is recommended because it will help in reducing depressive episodes and manic disorders. It will assist him in forgetting his previous ordeal before re- entering society. (Mitchell et al., 2016, p. 132) Conclusion This paper has analyzed the case of Robert. It has established or discussed the significance of commu-

nity correctional assessment, and the risk factors of recidivism. Looking at Robert’s history, he is supposed to undergo the correctional assessment to know his

needs and establish the possible and necessary solutions to his problems. And therefore, the solutions suggested are scientific-based and offer the best outcomes.

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Introduction The law enforcement and criminal justice system of the United States em- braces community corrections.

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Introduction The criminal justice system and the United States law enforcement, has em- braced community corrections, because of its impact in assisting the incarcerated per- sons in their transition back to the society

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As this approach occurs mainly outside the prison setting, the authorities enforce strict measures that restrict the ex-convicts from reoffending and oversee the correctional process. More so, the departments of probation, do supervisions and follow-ups to ad- dress the need of the undergoing community program.

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While the approach mainly happens outside the prisons setting, there are strict measures to oversee the correctional process, and to prevent ex-convicts from reoffending The pro- bation department conducts follow-ups and supervision to address the needs of that un- dergoing community program

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An offender will have completed the process successfully if they show signs of mental sta- bility and changes in behaviors.

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The offender will have successfully completed the process if they exhibit signs of behav- ioral change, and mental stability

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This paper will review and analyze the case of Robert, who was incarcerated for drug abuse and armed robbery, describing why community correctional assessment is impor- tant for him.

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In this paper, I will attempt to review and analyze the case of Robert, an incarcerated for burglary and drug abuse, with the goal of showing why the correctional assessment is necessary for him

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“Analyzing the case of Robert” Robert was convicted of drug abuse and armed robbery, and he is about to complete his term in jail.

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Case Analysis Robert is about to complete his jail term having convicted for armed robbery

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He is twenty-five years old, and he has a criminal history and various past arrests associ- ated with drug possession and robbery.

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The 26 years old has a previous criminal history and numerous arrests associated with burglary, and drug possession

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However, during incarcerations, he has shown positive change in behaviors by refraining from alcohol and drugs.

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However, he has demonstrated positive behaviors during incarcerations by abstaining from drugs and alcohol

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“Why community correctional assessment is necessary for Robert” It is important to do community correctional assessment in Robert’s case to ascertain if his claims of behav- ioral progress, abstinence from the use of heroin, and mental issues are true.

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Importance of Community Correctional Assessment In Robert’s case, it is imperative to pursue community correctional assessment to ascertain his claims of abstinence from heroin abuse, mental issues, and behavioral progress

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It is a complicated and crucial process that involves investigations of needs and compre- hensive risk and data collection.

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It is a complex and important process involving data collection, and comprehensive risks and needs investigations

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(Anderson, 2019) With the fact that Robert is serving a fifth term in jail for various of- fenses, community correction assessment is very important as it will prove beyond rea- sonable doubt that he is not going to continue with criminal activities.

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Considering that Robert is serving his fifth straight jail term for different offenses, com- munity correctional assessment is required to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he will not reoffend

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Therefore, in Robert’s case, this procedure is mandatory as it will help assess his behav- iors and make a decision whether he should be granted parole, incarcerated, or whether he should serve the remaining term under probation.

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As such, the procedure, which is mandatory, is helpful in Robert’s case, to assess his be- haviors purposely for further decisions on whether he should be incarcerated, granted parole, or serve the remainder of his term under probation

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It is also significant in the collection of data and analyzing of the offender’s behaviors out- side the prison.

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Lastly, community assessment is important in data collection and analysis of the offender’s behaviors outside prison facilities

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(Anderson, 2019) From the assessment, he requires support from the community and his family and psychological needs such as therapy and counseling.

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From the assessment, Robert is in dire need of psychological needs like professional counseling and support from his family and the community

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Robert suffered from bipolar disorder which could be the result of drug abuse and stress.

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He suffers from bipolar disorder, which could be result of stress, and previous drug addiction

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He also needs medication, to treat his depressive issues which are due to recidivism.

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He also needs medical attention to eliminate depressive issues due to recidivism

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“Evidence-based practices” Evidence-based practices are achieved through scientific re- search in the criminal justice system.

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Evidence- Based Practices In the justice system, evidenced-based practices, acquired through scientific research, is applicable in reducing recidivism

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In addition, the choice of evidence-based practices relies on the needs and risks of the offender.

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Even more importantly, the choice of evidence-based practices depends on risks and needs of the offender

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Therefore, given this individual’s recidivism risk level and criminal history, the community correction suggested evidence-based practices are rehabilitation and stress management.

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In the case of Robert, given his recidivism risk level and criminal history, some of the evi- dence-based practices suggested for community correction include rehabilitation and stress management

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Looking at Robert’s history, he is supposed to undergo the correctional assessment to know his needs and establish the possible and necessary solutions to his problems.

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With Robert’s history, he should undergo correctional assessment to establish the needs and appropriate solutions

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William Anderson (Schoolworkhelper Editorial Team), "Best Practices in Community Correctional Assessment," in SchoolWorkHelper, 2019, https://schoolworkhelper.net/best-practices-in-community-correctional-assessment/.

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Community correctional agents' views of medication-assisted treatment:

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Examining their influence on treatment referrals and community supervision practices. Substance abuse, 37(1), 127-133.

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Examining their influence on treatment referrals and community supervision practices Substance abuse, 37(1), 127-133