The supervision principle implies supervision should focus more on which group?

The supervision principle implies supervision should focus more on which group?

• A. More for low-risk
• B. More for high-risk
• C. Uniform supervision for all
• D. Minimal supervision

Answer: (B)

Focus more on high-risk offenders. The supervision principle this tests is risk-based allocation: supervision intensity should be scaled to the offender’s likelihood of reoffending. High-risk individuals have more dynamic criminogenic needs and factors that can be addressed through more frequent contacts, monitoring, and targeted interventions, which reduces the chance of relapse. In contrast, low-risk offenders benefit less from heavy supervision and can even be harmed by it—excessive supervision can disrupt prosocial routines or expose them to negative influences. Uniform or minimal supervision ignores these differences and is less effective in reducing recidivism. So directing more supervision toward those at higher risk aligns supervision with where it has the most impact.

Focus more on high-risk offenders. The supervision principle this tests is risk-based allocation: supervision intensity should be scaled to the offender’s likelihood of reoffending. High-risk individuals have more dynamic criminogenic needs and factors that can be addressed through more frequent contacts, monitoring, and targeted interventions, which reduces the chance of relapse. In contrast, low-risk offenders benefit less from heavy supervision and can even be harmed by it—excessive supervision can disrupt prosocial routines or expose them to negative influences. Uniform or minimal supervision ignores these differences and is less effective in reducing recidivism. So directing more supervision toward those at higher risk aligns supervision with where it has the most impact.