Introduce the Process

Step

Action

1

Explain the problem solving process to the offender. Explain that it includes:

• looking at why the offending occurred and ways of stopping offending behaviours
• setting up a plan to deal with the problems that led to the offence
• setting goals and tasks for the probation officer and offender to make the plan happen, and
• keeping track of the offender???s progress on the goals and tasks.

Note: The problem solving module process diagram can be shown to the offender.

2

Ask the offender to describe their understanding of the process.

3

Listen for anomalies or gaps, and clarify anything that the offender has missed or misunderstood.