Timeframes
Part two induction could take place immediately following the first part, or at a different time. All induction must be completed within one week of starting the sentence/order.
Part two induction involves the:
- offender
- probation officer, and
- family and/or relevant occupant(s), if possible.
Purpose
The purpose of part two induction is to:
- ensure that the offender and the relevant occupant(s) have a clear understanding of the
- philosophy behind the sentence/order, and
- role that each person plays
- clarify any outstanding issues with the offender and family/relevant occupants, especially with regard to rights and expectations, and
- ensure that the offender is aware of the full range of requirements and obligations of the sentence/order.
Topics to cover
During this part, the probation officer will:
- discuss the purpose of EM, the sentence/order, including the importance of:
- surveillance
- programmes, and
- employment
- explain how the sentence management phases work and the requirements during each of those phases, including home visits and office visits
- ask the offender to consider providing a default address that they could go to if they have to move from the current address
- reinforce the compliance expectations of the sentence/order and the consequences of non-compliance
- facilitate discussion with the offender and family/relevant occupant(s), and answer any questions
- discuss the roles of the probation officer, monitoring company and the family/relevant others and how they impact upon the offender
- discuss a variety of issues, problems and emergencies that could arise, and offer suggestions for managing these situations successfully
- reinforce that any tampering with the equipment, or private use of the telephone handset or line (if applicable), constitutes non-compliance
- complete the re-integrative needs checklist (RNC)
- complete the AUDIT/DAST/NINE screening tests if they were not completed at the pre-sentence stage
- work through any parts of the Serving Time in the Community booklet or the HD/RR booklet that were not covered during the part one induction
- discuss and organise any immediate referrals (treatment, counselling, programmes etc.)
- ensure the offender is aware of all the standard and special conditions (including judicial/NZPB monitoring if applicable), and the consequences of failing to comply with the conditions, and
- advise the offender that they may also be subject to
- post detention conditions (if applicable) or
- parole (with partial or no RR) following the completion of the HD/RR component of the sentence/order.
Reference: Volume 2, Part II, Chapter 5, Reintegrative Needs Assessment (please refer to the related links section on this page).
Upon completion of the second meeting, arrange the next meeting with the offender.
