As a community supervisor summarize a needs assessment and recommendations for programs for the client James, for judicial review.

Include the following:

Select a needs assessment methodology for the client

Justify the selection of the needs assessment methodology

Apply the needs assessment methodology to the client

Summarize a risk assessment for the client

Recommend specific programs for the client

Analyze program elements and requirements

(day program or residential, etc.)

Analyze the programs for the ability to meet the needs of the individual /fill in gaps in services for the individual

Justify program recommendations by showing by showing evidence of the effectiveness of the recommended programs

Justify program recommendations by discussing how the program will help the client with their specific needs.

James the client is a 24-year-old black male being considered for release back into the community. James will be living with his 52 year mother and 20-year-old brother and will seek to secure employment upon release.

James has previously been on supervision and was non-compliant in virtually every area of his supervision. He used marijuana routinely and had no desire to stop. Also, he failed to meet curfew checks on a nightly basis. During this previous supervision, he broke into several vehicles. James is being considered for release after serving 11 months for violating the conditions of his previous community supervision.

Jame's scores low risk in most areas of risk and needs assessment. He scores moderate risk for substance abuse and mental health needs.

Therefore, according to the risk and needs assessment, he is a low-risk offender and should be granted release from prison and return to the community. Community supervision manager Jones does not agree with the recommendations to release James back into the community. Mr. Jones has a previous history of supervising James and feels as though James is not ready to reenter the community. Lastly, reports from staff within the institution were favorable for James to be released and he has not had any behavior issues.

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