3. Using RoC*RoI

This topic covers guidelines for using the RoC*RoI rating.

Applications of RoC*RoI

The RoC*RoI is used to gain an indication of:

• the level of assessment an offender will receive pre-sentence, and
• the level of post-sentence management and intervention.

Steps to take

Follow the steps below to obtain an offender's RoC*RoI score.

RoC*RoI exceptions

The RoC*RoI is not required where an offender is:

• appearing for non-payment of fines, or
• charged with a minor offence, and is:
  • unable to pay a fine, and
  • being considered for community work (CW).

Note: Where an offender is currently serving a sentence or is on parole, and a recent RoC*RoI score is available, that score may be used.

Factors leading to increased risk

The following factors can indicate a higher level of risk than that identified by the RoC*RoI score.

• Age - young offenders who may have a history in the youth justice system will have a greater risk than shown on the RoC*RoI.
• Non-criminogenic and reintegrative needs - particularly lack of motivation to change, and social factors such as:
  • lack of stable accommodation
  • lack of stable employment, or
  • poor financial position.

Note: Consider these factors in any report you are writing that includes a RoC*RoI assessment.

Low score relative to serious offences

The seriousness of the offence(s) should be considered, particularly:

• violent offences
• child sex offences
• domestic violence, and
• persistent driving offences.

Offenders committing these types of offences may return a low RoC*Rol score. If so, the score result is to be over-ridden, as these are offence types that are known to have a high degree of recidivism.