Probation and parole officers will complete which assessments and planning?

• A. Risk
• B. Crime
• C. Health
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that probation and parole work is driven by risk assessment to shape supervision and plans. Officers use risk assessments to estimate the likelihood of reoffending and to determine how intensively someone should be supervised. This assessment guides the development of a supervision plan that includes conditions, services, and referrals aimed at reducing risk. It’s the risk level that informs how often contact is made, what supports are put in place, and how resources are allocated, aligning with approaches like the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework.

While health or other factors may be considered as part of a broader case management picture, health itself is not the primary assessment used to structure probation or parole planning, and “crime” isn’t a formal type of assessment in this context. None of the above is not correct because risk assessment is indeed completed.