Review File Information

Before initial induction interview

Before conducting an initial induction interview, the probation officer should undertake a short file review, using the induction checklist. Cover the following tasks:

Reference: Refer to Induction Checklist. (please refer to the related links section on this page).

Step	Action
1	Review appropriate documents and records to gain an overview of the offender's circumstances. The documents may include: court order/licence combined criminal and traffic history pre-sentence report New Zealand Parole Board (NZPB) report offender information report, and offender warning system (OWS) assessment, if this has already been completed. Note: This information may be contained in the offender's file. If a file is not available, gather any information from IOMS.
2	Check IOMS for: safety or risk alerts offender security classification including HRX and OWS status victim notification flags or potential victim issues.
3	Check for any other CPPS sentences or orders, either new or existing.
4	Check for DVA protection orders or non-association orders, restrictions or contact with children/young persons etc.
5	Identify and prepare for any potential problems that may make it difficult for the offender to participate in the induction interview (literacy, language, hearing/speech impairment).

Previous Next Show Contents

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |