Purpose
The purpose of initial induction is to:
- receive offenders into CPPS in a timely, consistent, efficient and effective manner
- check that CPPS has a correct record of the offender's details
- clearly explain to the offender:
- the requirements of the sentence or order, and
- the consequences of non-compliance
- engage offenders in their sentence/order
- provide offenders with accurate and comprehensive information about:
- their sentence(s)/order
- their rights, and
- complaints procedures
- identify, assess and manage offenders who:
- may be at immediate risk of self harm/harm to others, or
- have immediate needs, and
- formally notify offenders of their reporting instructions by issuing a written instruction to report (ITR).
Information provided
Good induction:
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provides probation officers with information they need to establish and effectively manage the sentence/order, and
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helps offenders understand what is required of them including the consequences of not complying, so they can make informed decisions about how they will respond to their sentence, and take responsibility for their actions.
