Applying the Risk Need Responsivity Model in Recovery Courts

Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.)

Thirty-three years of operational research on Problem Solving courts demonstrates that they are effective at reducing recidivism among justice involved populations who are likely to be arrested and have behavior health issues. Prior and concurrent research on individuals with frequent contact in the justice system led to the development of the Risk Need Responsivity or RNR model. JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will describe how the principles of the RNR model can be incorporated into the operation of Recovery Courts to improve changes to behavior and reduce recidivism among their populations.

Objectives:

1. Learn the elements of the RNR model.
2. Recognize the team’s roles in employing RNR
3. Describe how RNR principles translate into Recovery Court practices.