RNR Model Of Incarceration And Offenders

With the high level of incarceration and offenders on corrections supervision, there is a need to be able to identify those who have a greater chance to return back into the system. It has been shown that at least two-thirds of these offenders will re-offend the other one-third will not. It is extremely important to identify those offenders who are at a high risk to recidivate and devote services and resources to those individuals and cases (Baird, 2009). The RNR model is the ideal approach to risk management and rehabilitation since it addresses all three components: 1) whom to target for correctional intervention, 2) what needs to address, and 3) how to remove barriers to successful implementation of a supervision and treatment plan (Desmarais & Singh, 2013; Administrative Office of the United States Courts & Office of Probation and Pretrial Services, 2011).

These assessments can determine whether an offender is suitable for some form of intermediate or non-incarceration sanction. It allows one to form a determination of how multiple sentences should be served, and the length of incarnation. It can assist in determining the appropriate probation conditions, the amenability of the offender to treatment, and if the offender is eligible for diversion. This is a main reason that the use of an accurate risk assessment is pertinent in sentencing. The pre-sentence investigations and reports are the standard sources for this information (Warren, 2007). The purpose of the pre-sentence investigation is to have a comprehensive, accurate, and objective report. This report should provide enough information to assist the court in making a fair sentencing decision and assist the corrections community in the management of the offenders under their supervision (Administrative Office of the United States Courts & Office of Probation and Pretrial Services,