Addressing Risk and Need: Enhancing Collaboration between Probation and Treatment

As the landscape of community supervision evolves, the collaboration between POs and Treatment teams becomes increasingly vital. In this webinar, JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins, a distinguished leader in the criminal justice field, will share practical strategies for enhancing the synergy between Probation and Treatment to better address the needs of individuals under supervision. This session will explore the shift away from traditional supervision as surveillance towards an approach that recognizes the dual importance of addressing behavioral health issues and criminogenic needs to reduce recidivism. Attendees will gain valuable insights into strengthening the relationship between Probation and Treatment, learning how to effectively collaborate to achieve better outcomes for clients.This session will explore:

• The shift from traditional supervision to a more collaborative approach.
• Addressing both behavioral health and criminogenic needs to reduce recidivism.
• Practical strategies for enhancing the relationship between Probation and Treatment.
• Effective use of technology to support this vital collaboration.