Community Intervention encompasses which of the following?

• A. A single program run by correctional services
• B. Involves various levels including individuals, families, social networks, organizations, and public policy
• C. Only involves the offender and police
• D. Focuses solely on punishment

Answer: (B)

Community intervention is a broad, multi-level approach that recognizes change is driven by factors at many levels of society. It involves supports and actions not just with the individual, but also with families, social networks, organizations, and the policy environment. Working with individuals on skills, treatment, and goals goes hand in hand with engaging families and close networks to provide stability, linking with community organizations like schools, employers, housing services, and NGOs to supply resources, and shaping public policy and funding to create a supportive environment. This integrated, systemic view is why the best description includes all these levels. It’s not limited to a single program, only offenders and police, or a punishment-focused approach, which would miss the collaborative, rehabilitative emphasis.