When someone is deemed to be low risk, they are most likely able to self-correct, even if they have a moderate or high level of need in one of the criminogenic need areas. However, if someone has one of the four most influential criminogenic needs, you might consider applying a cognitive intervention (such as a Carey Guide or BITS tool) as long as you are careful not to over-intervene. Programming for people who are low risk tends to be harmful when it pulls them away from the things that make them low risk (e.g., job, family) or when we mix people who are low risk with people who are higher risk. As long as you are careful about those two factors, it makes sense to use these tools for these people.
Using the Carey Guides & BITS with Low Risk, High Need Print
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