Conducting the Initial Induction Interview

Step

Action

1

Establish the identity of the offender and confirm that he or she is the person named on the order/licence.

2

Check that there are no literacy or communication problems that may make the induction interview difficult for the offender. If such problems are found, it may be necessary to terminate the interview and reschedule with appropriate support.

3

Explain the purpose of the interview.

4

Using the serving time in the community booklet, explain:

• the boundaries of confidentiality
• information sharing between agencies, and
• the offender's rights and responsibilities.

5

Confirm the offender's details:

• name
• address
• telephone numbers
• ethnicity
• date of birth
• place of birth
• ethnicity
• employment, and
• contact details of significant other(s), and

update any changes in IOMS under offender details.

6

Confirm that the offender has a copy of the order/licence.

If not, refer to the CPPS copy and ensure the offender leaves with a photocopy of the order/licence.

7

• Explain the requirements of the standard and special conditions of the order/licence, and
• outline the consequences of non-compliance.

Notes:

• If the offender is subject to more than one sentence, ensure the offender understands the requirements of the standard and special conditions of each sentence.
• Standard conditions vary between sentences.

8

Check that the offender has a copy of the court order/licence. If there is no order or licence, check:

• the details of sentencing with the offender
• for any other active, concurrent or cumulative sentences
• IOMS for sentence details
• if a copy of the court order/licence is held in the office, and
• with the court that the order was served. If not, arrange for the order to be served.

Note: If special conditions are unknown at induction, they should be canvassed with the offender once the order/licence is obtained.

9

Undertake the safety screening questions, or review the offender's answers to earlier safety screening questions.

If any safety concerns are highlighted consult with service manager and consider referral for a specialist safety assessment or to agencies in the community.

Reference: Safety screening questions.

10

If the offender identifies any reintegrative needs that need immediate attention, take appropriate action to address them. These may include:

• accommodation
• access to a bank account
• access to a benefit, and/or
• victim issues.

11

Take the next steps in accordance with specific sentence/order induction.

• Refer to the following chapter on specific sentence/order induction, OR
• issue a written ITR for the offender's next report in accordance with the sentence.

Retain a copy of the signed ITR on the offender's file.

Note: If managing dual sentences, issue the ITR for the sentence that requires the earliest contact.