1:30pm Session
The Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) model is the predominant model used to develop case plans for adolescents experiencing juvenile justice system involvement. With community supervision probation being the most common disposition used for adolescents in delinquency proceedings, it is not uncommon for probation officers to make referrals to community-based mental health treatment providers as part of a probation case plan. It is important for community providers to have a thorough understanding of the goals and objectives of a probation case plan and understand how behavioral health services are viewed through the RNR framework.
This workshop will provide attendees with an overview of the RNR model, the research evidence that supports use of the model in supporting delinquency risk reduction and strengths enhancement, and an understanding of how mental health factors in general are conceptualized through the RNR model. Practical recommendations for youth/family engagement and cross-system collaboration will also be discussed.
About the Presenter
Keith Cruise, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Fordham University
Keith Cruise is a Professor of Psychology at Fordham University. His research focuses on clinical-forensic assessment of adolescents experiencing justice involvement, including specialized risk/needs assessment, mental health screening, and the impact of trauma on delinquent behavior. Dr. Cruise also conducts forensic evaluations, provides expert testimony, and offers technical assistance to juvenile justice systems. As Co-Principal Investigator on an OJJDP grant, he has studied the impact of trauma screening on service and legal outcomes for adolescents experiencing juvenile justice system involvement. He also serves as Co-Director of the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice, a training and technical assistance organization affiliated with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Dr. Cruise is also this year’s keynote speaker!
