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Effective case planning and management requires a core understanding of best practices, implementation guidelines, and employees who are supported through mentoring and booster training that expands their buy-in, knowledge, and their output.
Case Planning 101
A case plan is a road map that highlights what an individual with justice involvement needs to work on and the steps they should take to live successful, law-abiding lives. Case plans are beneficial for people assessed as being at a moderate or high risk of recidivism because this is the population most likely to benefit from correctional intervention.
When multiple agencies are involved with an individual, positive outcomes are greater for everyone if the agencies collaborate to develop an integrated case plan focused on positive behavior change. Case plans empower justice professionals and those with justice involvement to work smarter, not harder, by identifying red flags, monitoring progress, and using time and resources efficiently and effectively.
The EBP Brief: Case Planning provides justice professionals with case planning basics, including the “Six Steps to Case Planning,” a checklist for an effective case plan, as well as implementation and ongoing case management best practices.
Improve Staff Skills Through Observations and Booster Training
Ongoing professional development is critical to agency performance and outcomes. Observations and booster training are two ways to support staff and build their case planning and management skills.
Observations provide a real-time assessment of an employee’s skills and abilities, allowing for immediate feedback and, where necessary, swift redirection. Observing employees “in action,” enhances the supervisor’s knowledge of employee performance and informs agency training needs. Observations should occur periodically to ensure employees are meeting performance expectations and to support employees’ case management efforts.
Booster training reinforces best practices, allows agencies to focus on areas of high need, and supports professional development across all levels of an organization.
Combined, observations and booster training are a source of support and encouragement for all justice professionals.
PPCJI Resources:
The following EBP Briefs support case planning efforts and offer steps and tips to reduce recidivism and increase law-abiding behavior:
In Franklin County, our officers recently integrated case planning into our supervision practices. This philosophy offers a more tailored and effective supervision strategy because we are identifying and addressing the unique needs and risks of each individual. Our officers develop personalized plans that target specific areas for intervention, support, and treatment needs. This approach enhances the quality of supervision and promotes engagement between officers and the individuals on supervision.
Officers are finding that this approach allows them to set clear goals, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed. This strategy is focused primarily on individuals who have been assessed as having medium to high-risk needs, which assists with directing resources and efforts where they are most needed. Additionally, case planning is a more proactive approach to providing meaningful supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety.
Chief Probation Officer Douglas J. Wilburne, Franklin County Adult Probation Department
Coming Soon!
A one-day case planning curriculum, customized to Pennsylvania, has been developed and will be piloted this month in two counties.
More information will be shared in future emails.
Next Month:Stage Two of Implementation
Positive change is possible for everyone in Pennsylvania. We look forward to continuing to enhance your EBP knowledge and invite you to submit education/resource requests to askppcji@gmail.com.
